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Tignes, France
Full City Profile
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,385
Population
76/sq mi density
5,912 ft
Elevation
1,802 meters
31°F
Avg Temperature
-1°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$23,144 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent
Tignes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.6°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4960°N, 6.9246°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 32°F (0°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.6 in |
Tignes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 18°F in January to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.2").