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Weather & Climate in Valeyres-sous-Montagny, Switzerland

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

Valeyres-sous-Montagny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates46.7986°N, 6.6109°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

743 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 40 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 123 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 90 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 100 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 59 km 17 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 28 km 6 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 101 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 67 km 12 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 113 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 94 km 8 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 54 km 2 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 77 km 4 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 101 km 5 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 100 km 25 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 143 km 20 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 38 km 10 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 36 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 87 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 132 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 43 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 8 144 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 104 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Valeyres-sous-Montagny has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (3.3").

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