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Weather & Climate in Salins-les-Bains, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salins-les-Bains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9466°N, 5.8776°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
535 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 47 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 130 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 112 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 25 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.0 | 130 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
Salins-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (3.4").