La Clusaz Snow History
La Clusaz averages 455.3 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is December and the first significant snow usually falls in November.
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Photo: Robin Férand via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 455 cm179 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- November
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 101.7 cm | 75.8 cm | 7.4 |
| February | 69.7 cm | 96.9 cm | 5 |
| March | 81.3 cm | 92.3 cm | 5.7 |
| April | 38.1 cm | 54.1 cm | 2.8 |
| November | 59 cm | 9.3 cm | 4.2 |
| December | 105.6 cm | 45 cm | 7 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 406.6 cm | 243 cm | 23 Oct |
| 2024/25 | 353 cm | 114.3 cm | 19 Nov |
| 2023/24 | 489.1 cm | 82.7 cm | 2 Nov |
| 2022/23 | 402 cm | 57.5 cm | 4 Nov |
| 2021/22 | 433.7 cm | 126.6 cm | 2 Nov |
| 2020/21 | 453.3 cm | 133.3 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 506.7 cm | 167.1 cm | 7 Nov |
| 2018/19 | 446.9 cm | 130.1 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 729.9 cm | 176.6 cm | 22 Oct |
| 2016/17 | 331.8 cm | 96.1 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (729.9 cm)
- Worst winter: 2016/17 (331.8 cm)
La Clusaz vs the France average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| La Clusaz | 455.3 cm |
| France average | 518.1 cm |
Snow reliability ranking
La Clusaz ranks 51st of 55 for snow reliability. See the full ranking
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does La Clusaz get in a season?
455.3 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in La Clusaz?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in La Clusaz?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in November.
What was the best winter in La Clusaz?
2017/18, with 729.9 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in La Clusaz?
2016/17, with 331.8 cm of snowfall.
Does La Clusaz get more snow than the rest of France?
La Clusaz averages 455.3 cm a winter against 518.1 cm for the resorts we cover in France.
How much snow is on the pistes in La Clusaz in December?
45 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in La Clusaz in February?
96.9 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive