All Countries
Weather & Climate in Les Houches, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Les Houches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,406 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,406 ft (1,038 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8927°N, 6.8064°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,211 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 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy | M4.2 | 139 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 111 km | 11 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 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 | — | 129 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Les Houches has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.9").