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Ayer, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Ayer is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 681. Elevation: 4,780 ft (1,457 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

681 Population 0/sq mi density
4,780 ft Elevation 1,457 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Ayer

Ayer

Ayer is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint Jean, Saint-Luc and Vissoie to form the municipality of Anniviers.

People

Population681
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation4,780 ft (1,457 m)
Population681
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,780 ft (1,457 m)
Coordinates46.1809°, 7.6012°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (999 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.2 inches (51 cm)

About Ayer

Ayer is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 681. The city sits at an elevation of 4,780 feet (1,457 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Ayer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,780 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below Switzerland avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,780 ft (1,457 m)
Area4,597.3 sq mi (11,907.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates46.1809°N, 7.6012°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

927 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 83 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 120 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 98 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 114 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 127 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 111 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 136 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 124 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 150 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 125 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 58 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 32 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 122 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 13 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 130 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 128 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 122 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 27 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 141 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 97 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 67 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Driest
October 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in

Ayer has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Ayer

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centre Scolaire d'Anniviers
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Radio Stations near Ayer

10 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
Top Italia Radio (IT) aosta, pop MP3 192 kbps
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 PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Chablais MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ayer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Scierie
Art & Collections
Bergführermuseum
Centre pédagogique pour la prévention en cas de séismes (CPPS)
Espace Ella Maillart
Fondation Opale
Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
Galerie St. Laurent
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
le Musée des Patoisants
Le Pénitencier
Lorihiischi
Lötschentaler Museum
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Maison du Diable
Maskenkeller
Matterhorn Museum
Mini musée de Fang
Musée d'art du Valais
Musée d'Evolène
Musée de l'Evêché
Musée de la faune
Musée de la laiterie et des costumes
Musée de la nature
Musée des Bisses
Musée du Vélo
Museum auf der Burg
Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence
Petit Musée Lucquérand
Prioratskirche Niedergesteln
Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong
The Wine Museum
Valais History Museum
Wafa-Hüs
Wine Museum
Zooom The Matterhorn

Libraries in Ayer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Bibliothek Linde0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Grimisuat0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Hérémence0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Savièse0.0
Bibliothèque d'Anniviers0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
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 Mont-Noble0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Léonard0.0
Bibliothèque de Vex0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Bibliothèque du Tribunal cantonal0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Marin0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
Gemeinde Bibliothek0.0
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
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch0.0

Farmers Markets in Ayer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la vieille ville

Hotels in Ayer

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpina
Becs de Bosson
Europe
Gîte du Prilett
Grand Chalet Favre
Hotel Beausite
Hotel Bella Tola
Hotel Cristal
Hotel de Moiry
Hotel la Cordée
Hôtel Weisshorn
La Pointe de Zinal
Le Besso
Le Manoir
Le Mélèze
Le Trift
Les Bouquetins
Les Diablons (Intersoc)
Pension de la poste Zinal

Restaurants in Ayer

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A La Claire Fontaine
Alpina
Auberge Alpina
Becs de Bosson
Bendolla
Buvette Orzival Burger
Café Restaurant des Alpes
chez Ida / le Tzambron
Chez Rémy
Clems & Fabs
Crêperie La Versache
Da Claudio
Espace Weisshorn
Étable du Marais
Flocons de Neige
Hotel de Moiry
Hôtel Weisshorn
La Ferme
La Fougère
La Gougra
La Marmotte
La Pointe de Zinal
La Poste
La Tzoucdana
Le Besso
Le Cholaic
Le Manoir
Le Mélèze
Le Mélèze
Le Trift
Les Bouquetins
Lo Pirlo
Qi-Lin
Sorebois
Templum
Tignousa

Train Stations in Ayer

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St-Luc
Tignousa

Bus Stations in Ayer

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vissoie bus station

Gas Stations in Ayer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #3387987645
CH #378210954

Banks in Ayer

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise
Raiffeisen

Breweries in Ayer

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

Stadiums & Teams in Ayer

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Ski Resorts Near Ayer

139 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
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
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
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 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
Vormaine 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Cheggio 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Domobianca 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
Grächen 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 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
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 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
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 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
Bellwald 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
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 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
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
Meiringen-Hasliberg 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
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 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

Airports Near Ayer

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Biella-Cerrione AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerreto Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavez-Marini AirfieldSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Cossato AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Gattinara AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall 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
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora AirfieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Marc Ingegno AirfieldSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Megolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Münster 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
Rovasenda 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ayer

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique romande de réadaptation Sion
Leukerbad Klinik
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayer

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Saint Théodule
Saint Théodule
Sainte-Euphémie

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
1,476 m (4,843 ft)
Area
11,907.0 km² (4,596.1 mi²)
Postal Code
3961

🇨🇭 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 Ayer

What is the population of Ayer?

Ayer has a population of 681 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,597.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ayer?

Ayer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 20.2 inches of snow.

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