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Saint-Prex, Switzerland

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4,461 Population 372/sq mi density
1,243 ft Elevation 379 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Saint-Prex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates46.4796°N, 6.4599°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

770 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 66 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 86 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 53 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 64 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 64 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 89 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 22 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 104 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 94 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 90 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 119 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 42 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 100 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 62 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 79 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 119 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Prex has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.8").

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