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Sierre, Switzerland
Full City Profile
16,790
Population
836/sq mi density
1,732 ft
Elevation
528 meters
32°F
Avg Temperature
0°C
Sierre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2919°N, 7.5356°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 | 93 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 59 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Sierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (2.7").