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Weather & Climate in Pontarlier, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontarlier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9035°N, 6.3554°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
680 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 42 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 29 km | 6 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 99 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 111 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 75 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 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 | — | 124 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Pontarlier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").