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Weather & Climate in Morzine, France

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

Morzine 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 3,127 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

Elevation3,127 ft (953 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates46.1815°N, 6.7066°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 140.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

967 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 81 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 146 km 14 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 61 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 33 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 59 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 58 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 60 km 6 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 135 km 12 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 140 km 22 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 125 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 141 km 25 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 126 km 17 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 70 km 8 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 60 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 148 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 88 km 2 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 48 km 4 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 144 km 11 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 73 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 150 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 114 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 5.6 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.1 in Wettest

Morzine has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (4.1").

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