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Lens, Switzerland
Full City Profile
3,497
Population
651/sq mi density
3,862 ft
Elevation
1,177 meters
32°F
Avg Temperature
0°C
Lens has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,862 ft (1,177 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2830°N, 7.4498°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 | 99 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 64 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Lens has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (2.8").