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Orsières, Switzerland
Full City Profile
2,725
Population
43/sq mi density
2,943 ft
Elevation
897 meters
43°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
Orsières has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0290°N, 7.1444°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 | 135 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 100 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Orsières has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.3").