Saint-Hippolyte, France

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,092 Population 215/sq mi density

1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,965 median income, 15.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$94,200 home value, $471/mo rent

Saint-Hippolyte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,237 ft (377 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density	215/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3188°N, 6.8162°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 13.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"

Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

729 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003	4 km W of Rambervillers, France	M5.0	115 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	57 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	150 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	84 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	10 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	41 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	148 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	128 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	102 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	78 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	119 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	132 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	118 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	106 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	67 km
Jul 21, 2025	4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland	M4.1	106 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	59 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	90 km
Jun 21, 2004	1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland	M4.1	70 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	61 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	140 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	109 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	107 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.8 in
February	32°F (0°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.3 in	Driest
April	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
May	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
June	57°F (14°C)	4.3 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
November	38°F (3°C)	4.1 in
December	33°F (0°C)	4.4 in	Wettest

Saint-Hippolyte has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (3.3").

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