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Evolène, Switzerland

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1,557 Population 0/sq mi density
4,396 ft Elevation 1,340 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
Evolène has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average31.6°F
41% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,396 ft (1,340 m)
Area4,597.3 sq mi (11,907.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates46.1142°N, 7.4941°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

980 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 87 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 103 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 131 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 89 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 118 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 116 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 127 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 64 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 111 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 21 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 149 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 123 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 22 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 26 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 148 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 85 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 8 108 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 78 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.3 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 21°F (-6°C) 4.1 in
April 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in
May 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
June 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
August 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 22°F (-5°C) 4.5 in

Evolène has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 19°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and September the driest (3.1").

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