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Verchaix, France
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3.0
/5.0
B
Good
616
Population
16/sq mi density
2,933 ft
Elevation
894 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,572 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$185,800 home value, $929/mo rent
Verchaix 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 | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0981°N, 6.6816°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 | — | 121 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Verchaix has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (4.1").