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Rue, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,108
Population
129/sq mi density
2,172 ft
Elevation
662 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Rue 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 | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6192°N, 6.8223°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 | 130 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 88 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Rue has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.3").