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Weather & Climate in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.0°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,596 ft (1,401 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2856°N, 6.8757°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,022 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 47 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 58 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 34 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 145 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.2 in |
Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.8").