Petit-Noir, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,002 Population 154/sq mi density

587 ft Elevation 179 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$22,529 median income, 8.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$100,400 home value, $502/mo rent

Petit-Noir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	587 ft (179 m)
Area	6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density	154/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9333°N, 5.3333°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.78"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	137 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	113 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	129 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	80 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	81 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	116 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	119 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	136 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	135 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	112 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	133 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	120 km
Feb 24, 2003	9 km NNE of Levier, France	M3.9	65 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	141 km
Feb 18, 2004	2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland	M3.8	132 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	144 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	144 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	118 km
Jul 4, 1991	14 km ESE of Selongey, France	M3.7	68 km
Sep 14, 1996	5 km SE of Morzine, France	M3.7	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	130 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.7 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Driest
April	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in	Coldest

Petit-Noir has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (2.3").

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