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Weather & Climate in Basse-Nendaz, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basse-Nendaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,294 ft (1,004 m) |
| Area | 38.7 sq mi (100.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1899°N, 7.3121°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
951 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 144 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 12 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 57 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 113 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 78 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Basse-Nendaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 27°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.2").