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Weather & Climate in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2500°N, 6.3000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,801 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 135 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 83 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 22 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 79 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in |
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.1").