Ruffey-sur-Seille, France

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3.4 /5.0

B Good

760 Population 97/sq mi density

689 ft Elevation 210 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$25,272 median income, 8.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

Ruffey-sur-Seille experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density	97/sq mi
Coordinates	46.7441°N, 5.4951°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"

80% above US avg

Snowfall 13.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.17"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

424 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	125 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	89 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	105 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	129 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	64 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	120 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	92 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	83 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	147 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	138 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	121 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	91 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	123 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	118 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	136 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.0	147 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	99 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	139 km
Feb 25, 2001	2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland	M3.9	138 km
Feb 23, 2001	2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland	M3.9	142 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	—	—	110 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	3.3 in
February	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in	Driest
April	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in	Coldest

Ruffey-sur-Seille has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.7").

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