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Saint-Gingolph, France

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
640 Population 126/sq mi density
1,266 ft Elevation 386 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,811 median income, 13.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$234,200 home value, $1,171/mo rent
Saint-Gingolph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 176.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates46.3924°N, 6.7961°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above US avg
Snowfall 176.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 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 57 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 76 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 85 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 54 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 106 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 75 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 46 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 124 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 112 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 63 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 112 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 69 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 149 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 122 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 40 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 52 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 52 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 116 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 138 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 97 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 4 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Saint-Gingolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (3.6").

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