Saint-Usuge, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,059 Population 121/sq mi density

656 ft Elevation 200 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,674 median income, 11.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$85,800 home value, $429/mo rent

Saint-Usuge 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	656 ft (200 m)
Area	8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density	121/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6790°N, 5.2509°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"

80% above US avg

Snowfall 13.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 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	145 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	113 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	93 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	133 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	96 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	81 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	139 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	102 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	135 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	144 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	143 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	140 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	85 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	114 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	132 km
Feb 24, 2003	9 km NNE of Levier, France	M3.9	81 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	122 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	91 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	123 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	139 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	—	—	125 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	3.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Driest
April	51°F (10°C)	3.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in	Coldest

Saint-Usuge has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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