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Sault-Brénaz, France

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,058 Population 101/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,820 median income, 14.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent
Sault-Brénaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates45.8613°N, 5.3995°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 150 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 76 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 71 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 48 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 49 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 112 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 98 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 89 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 144 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 92 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 8 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 40 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 112 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 137 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 116 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 134 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 130 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 119 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 142 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 29 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 — — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Sault-Brénaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.0").

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