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Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,093 Population 151/sq mi density
2,388 ft Elevation 728 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Villaz-Saint-Pierre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 176.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates46.7207°N, 6.9564°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above US avg
Snowfall 176.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

782 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 20 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 91 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 138 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 123 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 109 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 109 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 50 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 80 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 132 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 77 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 94 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 149 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 145 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 68 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 76 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 128 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 86 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 54 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 148 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 26 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 8 118 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 77 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Villaz-Saint-Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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