About Rances
Rances is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Vaud (VD), at 46.765° latitude and 6.515° longitude. The municipality is part of the Lake Geneva region, temperate climate with lake influence, mild winters and warm summers. Also known as Rances, Rances benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Rances
The climate in Rances is characteristic of the Lake Geneva region, temperate climate with lake influence, mild winters and warm summers. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Rances and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Rances: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Rances: 1991–2020 normals
In Rances (615 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.1 °C. The warmest month is July (18.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.9 °C). About 890 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (91 mm) with a minimum in March (51 mm). The sun shines for about 1865 hours a year, mostly in July (249 h). On average there are 90 frost days and 14 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.7 °C and the absolute minimum −10.1 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 °C | 10.8 °C | −10.1 °C | 64 | 68 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.4 °C | 12.9 °C | −9.9 °C | 52 | 93 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.7 °C | 17.8 °C | −6.9 °C | 51 | 158 | 15 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.4 °C | 22.0 °C | −3.6 °C | 62 | 182 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 12.7 °C | 26.4 °C | 0.8 °C | 84 | 191 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 16.4 °C | 29.8 °C | 4.4 °C | 90 | 232 | 0 | 13 |
| Jul | 18.2 °C | 31.7 °C | 6.2 °C | 82 | 249 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 17.6 °C | 30.3 °C | 5.5 °C | 91 | 235 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep | 13.4 °C | 25.0 °C | 2.0 °C | 76 | 206 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 9.3 °C | 20.8 °C | −1.5 °C | 86 | 131 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.5 °C | 15.2 °C | −6.1 °C | 70 | 77 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.6 °C | 11.4 °C | −9.3 °C | 82 | 43 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 9.1 °C | 31.7 °C | −10.1 °C | 890 | 1865 | 90 | 55 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Mathod (5 km, 435 m), Bullet / La Frétaz (10 km, 1205 m), La Brévine (25 km, 1050 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rances (615 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Rances:
- Weather Sergey
- Weather Valeyres-sous-Rances
- Weather Baulmes
- Weather L'Abergement
- Weather Montcherand
- Weather Mathod
- Weather Champvent
- Weather Orbe
- Weather Agiez
- Weather Vuiteboeuf
- Weather Suscévaz
- Weather Les Clées
Frequently asked questions about weather in Rances
What is the weather in Rances today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Rances, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Rances?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Rances.
Will it rain tomorrow in Rances?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Rances.
What is the air quality in Rances?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Rances.
Are there weather alerts for Rances?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Rances located?
Rances sits at around 615 m above sea level in the canton of Vaud. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Rances?
The warmest month in Rances is July, averaging 18.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Rances per year?
Rances receives about 890 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (91 mm), the driest March (51 mm).
When is the best time to visit Rances?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.2 °C on average, 249 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.