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Sallanches, France
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2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,725
Population
658/sq mi density
1,903 ft
Elevation
580 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,946 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$167,600 home value, $838/mo rent
Sallanches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches. The area receives 140.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 25.4 sq mi (65.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9442°N, 6.6316°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 135 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Sallanches has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.9").