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Ardon, Switzerland

Full City Profile

2,305 Population 184/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Ardon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.5 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates46.2095°N, 7.2601°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

938 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 72 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 101 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 73 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 93 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 138 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 84 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 137 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 100 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 140 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 137 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 129 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 108 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 147 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 136 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 32 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 28 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 55 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 85 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 8 115 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 79 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
March 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Ardon has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 27°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.2").

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