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Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland

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700 Population 78/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Bogis-Bossey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates46.3537°N, 6.1660°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 110.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

764 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 92 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 40 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 71 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 41 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 124 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 35 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 42 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 102 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 108 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 106 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 110 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 95 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 148 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 87 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 67 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 73 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 87 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 88 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 144 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Bogis-Bossey has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.9").

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