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Gorgier, Switzerland

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1,832 Population 200/sq mi density
1,572 ft Elevation 479 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Gorgier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates46.9014°N, 6.7799°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

740 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 27 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 104 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 116 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 137 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 149 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 55 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 56 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 117 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 117 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 83 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 137 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 46 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 78 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 89 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 144 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 149 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 79 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 8 131 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 93 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in

Gorgier has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.3").

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