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Le Chenit, Switzerland
Vaud · Switzerland
Le Chenit is a small town in Vaud, Switzerland with a population of 4,062. Elevation: 3,330 ft (1,015 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Le Chenit
Le Chenit is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the Vallée de Joux.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,062 |
| Population Density | 106 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6069°, 6.2306° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Vaud |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 110.4 inches (280 cm) |
About Le Chenit
Le Chenit is a small town in Switzerland (Vaud) with a population of 4,062. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6069°N, 6.2306°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 133 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Le Chenit has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (4.2").
Schools in Le Chenit
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École des Cytises | - | - | - | - |
| Etablissement secondaire de la Vallée de Joux | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Le Chenit
36 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon Radio | rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTN | regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Classic Rock | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Back2Noize Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Modern Rock | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RTS Couleur 3 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rockstar Radio | classic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vostok | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Planet Ambi HD | ambient, drone | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rouge | classic hits, top hits | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Magic radio (FR) | 80s, flac | OGG 1500 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Hard Rock | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock | acoustic, acoustic rock | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Basspistol Radio | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| IP Music | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio R | christian contemporary, christian praise&worship | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geneva Latina Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fréquence Amitié Vesoul (FR) | blues, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lac | genève, lac | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Global Sport - Suisse | football, hockey | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Global Sport - Vaud | football, hockey | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio R Louange | christian contemporary, christian praise&worship | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Plein Air Besançon (FR) | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Option Musique | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Redline Radio | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Elise radio (FR) | 90's, années 80 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunyfun radio (FR) | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zones 93,8 FM (FR) | african, blues | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lifestyle74 (FR) | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| One FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KTFM / Global Sport | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| World Radio Switzerland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic Radio - Proxima (FR) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Le Chenit
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château de Nyon | ||||
| Ecomusée - Maison Michaud | ||||
| Écomusée de la Pêche et du Lac | ||||
| Espace des Mondes Polaires Paul-Émile Victor | ||||
| Espace Horloger Vallée de Joux | ||||
| Espace muséographique de la neige artificielle | ||||
| Fondation Jan Michalski pour l’écriture et la littérature | ||||
| Fort de Pré Giroud | ||||
| La Grange à Marie | ||||
| La Maison de la Rivière | ||||
| Maison de la réserve du lac de Remoray | ||||
| Moulin de Saint-George | ||||
| Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet | ||||
| Musée de la Boissellerie | ||||
| Musée de la Lunette | ||||
| Musée de la meunerie de Métabief | ||||
| Musée de vacherin | ||||
| Musée du Bois | ||||
| Musée du Chablais | ||||
| Musée du fer et du chemin de fer | ||||
| Musée du lapidaire et des pierres fines et précieuses | ||||
| Musée du Léman | ||||
| Musée du ski et de la tradition Rousselande | ||||
| Musée du Verrier | ||||
| Musée du Vigneron | ||||
| Musée National Suisse | ||||
| Musée Romain | ||||
| Musée Romand de la Machine Agricole |
Libraries in Le Chenit
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque "Aux mille feuilles" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque "Matulu" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale - section adulte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale - section jeunesse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale "Litou" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Bière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Chéserex | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Crans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Cuarnens | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Gimel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de La Rippe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Prex | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Begnins | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Jougne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Auberson | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de La Chaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Le Vaud | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Monnaz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Nyon - Adultes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Nyon - Jeunes publics | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Perroy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Sentier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale scolaire et publique de Rolle et environs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et communale du Vallon du Nozon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et municipale de Vallorbe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque villageoise de Montricher | 0.0 | |||||
| Boîte à livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Arcade | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Etoy | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Le Chenit
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association de la Joubarbe | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire de la Vallée de Joux |
Hotels in Le Chenit
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Le Chenit
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Le Chenit
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Le Chenit
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Le Chenit
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Le Chenit
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Le Chenit
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Le Chenit
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des ComBière | ||||
| Cap’taine Mousse |
Stadiums & Teams in Le Chenit
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Le Chenit
73 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-George | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Froideville | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chalet a Gobet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Pléiades | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Serra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Thollon les Mémises | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Cernay Blanche | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Goule | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pierrefontaine Les Varans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Combe Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Corbatière | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gollières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Site du Meix Musy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sommartel / Le Locle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brot-Dessus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Robella | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Fourgs | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Métabief | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Massif | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Romme | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Poya (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Reposoir | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cascades de Glace du Reposoir | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Saxonnex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Chosalets (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Môm' Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Passy - Plaine Joux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Planards (Chamonix) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Roc d'Enfer | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bernex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grange des Bois | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| L’Essert – Abondance | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Espace Liberté | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirmentaz - Les Habères | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Portes du Soleil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cordon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Avoriaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Massif des Brasses | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Menthières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gets-Morzine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Praz de Lys Sommand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Villages | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Le Chenit
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Les Eplatures Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Aéro Sermange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | - | Small Airport |
| Arbois Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Athose Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | - | Small Airport |
| Base ULM Thollon les Mémises | - | Small Airport |
| Bay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Besançon La Vèze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Besançon-Thise Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cervens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Habère Poche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lanans Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lausanne la Blécherette Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Lombard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Roch Mayères Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Savoy Paraglider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Talissieu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vigearde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Le Chenit
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Office de poste 1347 Le Sentier |
Treatment Centers in Le Chenit
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique de Bois-Bougy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Chenit
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de la Chapelle | |
| Église du Brassus | |
| Église du Réveil | |
| Église du Sentier | |
| Temple des Bioux | |
| Temple du Brassus | |
| Temple du Sentier |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Le Chenit?
Le Chenit has a population of 4,062 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Le Chenit?
Le Chenit has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches, with 110.4 inches of snow.