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Weather & Climate in Luze, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Luze experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates47.5972°N, 6.7395°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

548 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 84 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 88 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 110 km 6 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 22 km 12 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 79 km 25 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 117 km 33 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 126 km 5 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 145 km 32 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 110 km 20 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 108 km 2 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 73 km 22 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 92 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 144 km 2 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 121 km 2 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 90 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 134 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 138 km 10 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 59 km 33 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 49 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 134 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Luze has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.9").

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