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Pontarlier, France

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,313 Population 1,272/sq mi density
2,736 ft Elevation 834 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$27,086 median income, 11.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $819/mo rent
Pontarlier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Population Density1,272/sq mi
Coordinates46.9035°N, 6.3554°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

680 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 59 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 132 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 103 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 99 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 104 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 42 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 29 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 63 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 134 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 116 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 75 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 121 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 56 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 109 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 127 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 58 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 65 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 124 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Pontarlier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").

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