All Countries
Lajoux, Switzerland
Full City Profile
668
Population
72/sq mi density
3,146 ft
Elevation
959 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Lajoux 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 Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,146 ft (959 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2789°N, 7.1373°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 | 116 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 88 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in |
Lajoux has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (3.4").