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Tavannes, Switzerland

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3,367 Population 560/sq mi density
2,503 ft Elevation 763 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Tavannes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,503 ft (763 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates47.2208°N, 7.1976°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

802 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 133 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 41 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 122 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 70 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 39 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 93 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 107 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 119 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 144 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 73 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 82 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 58 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 98 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 39 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 8 109 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 80 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.3 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) 4.3 in

Tavannes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.3").

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