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Caux, Switzerland
Full City Profile
2,000
Population
155/sq mi density
3,491 ft
Elevation
1,064 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Caux has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 176.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4324°N, 6.9386°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 | 126 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 86 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Caux has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (3.5").