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Saignelégier, Switzerland
Full City Profile
2,194
Population
150/sq mi density
3,232 ft
Elevation
985 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Saignelégier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,232 ft (985 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2562°N, 6.9965°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 | 125 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 94 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in |
Saignelégier has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.3").