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Valmeinier, France
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3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
535
Population
10/sq mi density
5,072 ft
Elevation
1,546 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$24,116 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $637/mo rent
Valmeinier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Area | 53.1 sq mi (137.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1857°N, 6.4810°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 145 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in |
Valmeinier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 27°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.0").