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Arbaz, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Arbaz is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 862. Elevation: 4,140 ft (1,262 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

862 Population 116/sq mi density
4,140 ft Elevation 1,262 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Arbaz

Arbaz

Arbaz is a municipality in the district of Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

People

Population862
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Population862
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Coordinates46.2781°, 7.3854°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation81.5 inches (2,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall294.7 inches (749 cm)

About Arbaz

Arbaz is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 862. The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet (1,262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Arbaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 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 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below Switzerland avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates46.2781°N, 7.3854°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

921 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 67 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 126 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 112 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 85 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 105 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 133 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 78 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 135 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 111 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 144 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 139 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 120 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 142 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 17 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 135 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 142 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 38 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 7 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 103 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 67 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Arbaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Arbaz

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibration Zen Relax MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
Agaune Radio general MP3
Radio Ouistiti MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chablais MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais Rock'n'Blues MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arbaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne demeure
Ancienne Scierie
Art & Collections
Cave de l'Etivaz
Centre pédagogique pour la prévention en cas de séismes (CPPS)
Espace Ella Maillart
Fondation Opale
Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
Forge à Oreiller
Galerie St. Laurent
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Heimatmuseum
le Musée des Patoisants
Le Pénitencier
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Maison de la nature Montorge
Maison du Diable
Mini musée de Fang
Musée d'art du Valais
Musée d'Evolène
Musée de Bagnes
Musée de l'Evêché
Musée de la faune
Musée de la Fausse monnaie
Musée de la laiterie et des costumes
Musée de la nature
Musée des Bisses
Musée du Vélo
Museum der Landschaft Saanen
Museum of Glacier
Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence
Petit Musée Lucquérand
Station Saanen
The Wine Museum
Valais History Museum
Wine Museum
Yehudi Menuhin Museum

Libraries in Arbaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Grimisuat0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Hérémence0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Chamoson0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Leytron0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Riddes0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Savièse0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Saxon0.0
Bibliothèque d'Anniviers0.0
Bibliothèque de Bagnes0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
Bibliothèque de Conthey0.0
Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital du Valais et de la CRR-SUVA0.0
Bibliothèque de la Sainte-Famille0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Noble0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Léonard0.0
Bibliothèque de Verbier0.0
Bibliothèque de Vex0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Bibliothèque des Ormonts0.0
Bibliothèque du Tribunal cantonal0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Marin0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Saillon0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
La Plume d'Or0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Santé, soins infirmiers0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme0.0
Médiathèque Valais - Sion0.0
Point lecture de Vollèges0.0

Farmers Markets in Arbaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la vieille ville

Hotels in Arbaz

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Sanetsch

Restaurants in Arbaz

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de Zanfleuron
Café du Lac, Restaurant du Lac
La Laiterie
Le Pas de Maimbré
Les Chasseurs

Breweries in Arbaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Sierrvoise
Brasserie Valaisanne
Les brasseries d'Ayent
Let it Beer
Mont-Noble Brasserie Artisanale
Traquenard Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Arbaz

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Ski Resorts Near Arbaz

151 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Champorcher 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Bielmonte 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Colle di Joux 0.0 $0
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 $0
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 $0
Brusson 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Monterosa Ski 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0

Airports Near Arbaz

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del LysSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Savoy Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arbaz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste 1974 Arbaz

Treatment Centers in Arbaz

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique romande de réadaptation Sion
Leukerbad Klinik
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arbaz

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Grand Zour
Chapelle du Mayens de la Zour
Notre Dame Des Neiges

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
515 m (1,690 ft)
Area
29.8 km² (11.5 mi²)
Postal Code
1950

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arbaz

What is the population of Arbaz?

Arbaz has a population of 862 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arbaz?

Arbaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 294.7 inches of snow.

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