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Weather & Climate in Mieussy, France

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

Mieussy 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 2,090 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,090 ft (637 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates46.1337°N, 6.5242°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 140.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

982 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 92 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km 14 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 44 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 50 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 19 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 43 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 141 km 12 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 59 km 6 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 128 km 17 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 138 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 141 km 25 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 143 km 22 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 71 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 81 km 2 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 85 km 8 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 132 km 5 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 143 km 11 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 137 km 10 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 87 km 2 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 63 km 4 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 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Mieussy has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.5").

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