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Pont-de-Vaux, France

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,055 Population 426/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,756 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $602/mo rent
Pont-de-Vaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates46.4333°N, 4.9447°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 118 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 92 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 95 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 137 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 146 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 68 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 132 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 110 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 115 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 74 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 100 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 118 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 111 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 109 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 127 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 99 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 — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Pont-de-Vaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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