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Monthey, Switzerland
Full City Profile
17,777
Population
439/sq mi density
1,355 ft
Elevation
413 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Monthey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 176.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (105.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2545°N, 6.9541°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 | 133 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 94 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Monthey has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.8").