Bernex (; ) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Its highest point is the Dent d'Oche (2222 meters).
Climate
Bernex is located at an elevation of , within a natural cirque bordered by Mont César to the north, the Dent d'Oche to the east, Mont Baron to the south, and the Gavot Plateau to the west.
A warm-summer humid continental climate dominates within the upper montane zone (Köppen climate classification: Dfb), owing both to its inland location and its elevation, which greatly limits the moderating influence of nearby Lake Geneva. Although the lake is only a few miles away, the village is separated from it by the Col de Creusaz, which rises to more than .
As a result, winters are cold and snowy, with an average January temperature of , including average daytime highs of and average nighttime lows of , while summers are mild and often marked by thunderstorms, with an average July temperature of , including average daytime highs of and average nighttime lows of . Rainfall is abundant throughout the year and the growing season lasts about 6 months.
Demography
See also Communes of the Haute-Savoie department
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