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Montana, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Montana is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 2,301. Elevation: 4,905 ft (1,495 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,301 Population 1,205/sq mi density
4,905 ft Elevation 1,495 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Montana

Montana

Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena, while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges, particularly the Rocky Mountains, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.

People

Population2,301
Density1,205/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation4,905 ft (1,495 m)
Population2,301
Population Density1,205 / sq mi
Elevation4,905 ft (1,495 m)
Coordinates46.3134°, 7.4884°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation81.5 inches (2,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall294.7 inches (749 cm)

About Montana

Montana is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 2,301. The city sits at an elevation of 4,905 feet (1,495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Montana 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,905 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below Switzerland avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,905 ft (1,495 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,205/sq mi
Coordinates46.3134°N, 7.4884°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

896 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 66 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 121 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 94 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 117 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 114 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 119 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 149 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 133 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 97 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 73 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 138 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 146 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 43 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 133 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 9 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 128 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 135 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 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 94 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 59 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 52 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

Montana 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").

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Radio Stations near Montana

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibration Zen Relax - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
Agaune Radio general MP3
Radio Ouistiti - MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Chablais - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Montana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Scierie
Art & Collections
Centre pédagogique pour la prévention en cas de séismes (CPPS)
Espace Ella Maillart
Fondation Opale
Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
Galerie St. Laurent
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Heimatmuseum
le Musée des Patoisants
Le Pénitencier
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Maison de la nature Montorge
Maison du Diable
Mini musée de Fang
Musée d'art du Valais
Musée d'Evolène
Musée de l'Evêché
Musée de la faune
Musée de la laiterie et des costumes
Musée de la nature
Musée des Bisses
Musée du Vélo
Museum der Landschaft Saanen
Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence
Petit Musée Lucquérand
Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong
Seilbahnmuseum
Station Saanen
The Wine Museum
Valais History Museum
Wine Museum
Yehudi Menuhin Museum

Libraries in Montana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Bibliothek Adelboden0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Grimisuat0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Hérémence0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Savièse0.0
Bibliothèque d'Anniviers0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
Bibliothèque de Conthey0.0
Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital du Valais et de la CRR-SUVA0.0
Bibliothèque de la Sainte-Famille0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Noble0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Léonard0.0
Bibliothèque de Vex0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Bibliothèque du Tribunal cantonal0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Marin0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Santé, soins infirmiers0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme0.0
Médiathèque Valais - Sion0.0

Farmers Markets in Montana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la vieille ville

Hotels in Montana

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Forêt

Restaurants in Montana

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beau-Soleil
Bella Lui
Bellavista
Cabane des Taules
Cabane des Violettes
la bergerie
Michelangelo
Pépinet
Plaine Morte
Violettes

Clinics in Montana

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Lucernoise de Montana

Banks in Montana

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Cantonale du Valais

Golf Courses in Montana

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Supercrans

Breweries in Montana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Sierrvoise
Brasserie Valaisanne
Les brasseries d'Ayent
Let it Beer
Mont-Noble Brasserie Artisanale
Traquenard Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Montana

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montana

140 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Rosière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bielmonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pila 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colle di Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brusson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Torgnon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Antagnod 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévacol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monterosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Fouly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champex-Lac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arolla 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lourtier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas Fee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cheggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Almagell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evolène 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Marecottes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Grund 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Balen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grächen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ovronnaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Martinaux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vercorin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Visperterminen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moosalpregion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eischoll 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rosswald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Anzère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crans-Montana 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leysin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauenen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauchernalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rochers de Naye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engstligenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Pléiades 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wiriehorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Springenboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charmey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
First – Grindelwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwarzsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Berra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habkern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ottenleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rüschegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Homberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eriz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggiwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Montana

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altiporto Chamois-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Chatelair Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud-Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul-Small Airport
Gh. del Mont Gelé-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Lys-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
Meggiana Altiport-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Raron Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Rutor Glacier Altiport-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Savoy Paraglider Landing Field-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Montana

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste 3963 Crans-Montana 1

Treatment Centers in Montana

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique romande de réadaptation Sion
Leukerbad Klinik
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
1,495 m (4,905 ft)
Area
5.0 km² (1.9 mi²)
Postal Code
3963

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montana

What is the population of Montana?

Montana has a population of 2,301 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 1,205 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Montana?

Montana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 294.7 inches of snow.

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