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Weather & Climate in Saxon, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saxon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,542 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1494°N, 7.1751°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
987 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 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 22 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 99 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy | M4.2 | 135 km | 11 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 | 125 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 89 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Saxon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 24°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.5").