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Weather & Climate in Sauverny, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sauverny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 110.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates46.3151°N, 6.1183°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 110.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

768 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 98 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 35 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 68 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 38 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 130 km 12 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 40 km 6 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 37 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 107 km 17 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 104 km 2 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 107 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 114 km 8 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 100 km 2 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 143 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 91 km 4 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 150 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 72 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 68 km 5 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 93 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 94 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 126 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 149 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Sauverny has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.8").

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