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Weather & Climate in Les Contamines-Montjoie, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Contamines-Montjoie 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 140.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet.
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 | 3,858 ft (1,176 m) |
| Area | 31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8216°N, 6.7287°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,331 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 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 36 km | 3 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 50 km | 2 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 | — | 139 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.6 in |
Les Contamines-Montjoie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (4.0").