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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").