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Brig, Switzerland
Full City Profile
5,000
Population
282/sq mi density
2,231 ft
Elevation
680 meters
39°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Brig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3167°N, 7.9833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 67 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 46 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Brig has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 26°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (2.5").