Vétraz-Monthoux, France

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2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,991 Population 2,179/sq mi density

1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$35,446 median income, 10.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$223,600 home value, $1,118/mo rent

Vétraz-Monthoux 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	1,624 ft (495 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	2,179/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1743°N, 6.2585°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"

132% above US avg

Snowfall 140.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

900 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	101 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	149 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	28 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	20 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	51 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	28 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	122 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	141 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	53 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	92 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	104 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	87 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	81 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	147 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	132 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	146 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	99 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	69 km
Sep 17, 1995	0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland	M4.1	96 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	—	145 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
June	62°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
August	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in

Vétraz-Monthoux has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.7").

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