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Bagnes, Switzerland

Full City Profile

6,626 Population 60/sq mi density
3,031 ft Elevation 924 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Bagnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Area109.7 sq mi (284.1 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates46.0833°N, 7.2167°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,036 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 86 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 96 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 149 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 67 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 83 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 94 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 123 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 116 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 84 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 93 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 95 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 22 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 38 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 123 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 110 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 98 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 25 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 8 127 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 92 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 5.1 in
March 28°F (-3°C) 4.5 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in Driest
October 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 5.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Bagnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 24°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.5").

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