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Glovelier, Switzerland

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1,199 Population 216/sq mi density
1,667 ft Elevation 508 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Glovelier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates47.3353°N, 7.2056°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

766 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 122 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 54 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 125 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 102 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 71 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 35 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 120 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 137 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 119 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 91 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 77 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 123 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 71 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 104 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 38 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 137 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 81 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 42 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 8 115 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 89 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in

Glovelier has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.8").

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