Weather & Climate in La Côte, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Côte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6868°N, 6.5727°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
491 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 35 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 51 km | 17 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 95 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Nov 17, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France | M4.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9 km NNE of Levier, France | M3.9 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France | M3.9 | 59 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | - | 150 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
La Côte has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (3.0").