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Vex, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,418 Population 281/sq mi density
3,048 ft Elevation 929 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Vex has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates46.2124°N, 7.3983°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

937 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 74 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 112 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 84 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 102 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 129 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 137 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 96 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 146 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 74 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 140 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 128 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 110 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 31 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 114 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 146 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 18 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 135 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 142 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 12 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 8 107 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 72 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Vex has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (2.8").

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