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Bassecourt, Switzerland
Jura · Switzerland
Bassecourt is a small town in Jura, Switzerland with a population of 3,305. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bassecourt
Bassecourt is a former municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of Bassecourt, Courfaivre, Glovelier, Soulce and Undervelier merged to form the new municipality of Haute-Sorne.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,305 |
| Population Density | 550 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3381°, 7.2437° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Jura |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
About Bassecourt
Bassecourt is a small town in Switzerland (Jura) with a population of 3,305. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3381°N, 7.2437°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 112 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 87 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in |
Bassecourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.8").
Schools in Bassecourt
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École secondaire de la Haute-Sorne | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bassecourt
54 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Swiss Jazz | jazz, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic German | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jazz | Radio Swiss | jazz, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop | Radio Swiss | mp3, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 32 Goldies | - | MP3 | |
| RADIO BERN1 | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Swiss Classic | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Suisse Classique | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tell | folklore, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 32 | local news, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Basilisk | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Basel (NRJ) | charts, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Neo1 | local news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic | Radio Swiss | classical, mp3 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 3 | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 4 News | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic French | classical, french | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Suisse Jazz | blues, jazz | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Energy Bern (NRJ) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bear Metal Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radiopolis | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal3 deutsch | local news, news | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| GRRIF | blues, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF Musikwelle | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Phare FM Worship (FR) | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 2 Kultur | kultur | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Puls Radio - Trance (FR) | electronic, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) | drum and bass, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] | charts, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Happy Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO VINTAGE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| RFJ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vintage (DE) | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rocher | community radio, suisse | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Phare FM Louange (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Electrons Libres | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Electrons Libres | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) | - | OGG 2000 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Rocket | alternative, eclectic prog | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Gaba Switzerland | deep house, minimal | OGG | |
| Radio Bollwerk | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RJB | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio SRF Virus | - | AAC 40 kbps | |
| Arc Musique | classic hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bassecourt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Spittel | ||||
| Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte | ||||
| Centre Müller | ||||
| Centre Nature Les Cerlatez | ||||
| Chez Camille Bloch | ||||
| Cité du Temps / Planet Swatch | ||||
| Haus Schwab | ||||
| JURASSICA Museum | ||||
| Kultur-Historisches Museum | ||||
| Kunsthaus | ||||
| L'Arche de Noé | ||||
| Maison de la Tête de Moine | ||||
| Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu | ||||
| Musée de la poterie | ||||
| Musée de Saint-Imier | ||||
| Musée des amoureux et du patrimoine sundgauvien | ||||
| Musée du Mont-Repais | ||||
| Musée du Sapeur-Pompier d'Alsace | ||||
| Musée du tour automatique et d'histoire de Moutier | ||||
| Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musee Jurassien des Arts | ||||
| Musée Lapidaire | ||||
| Musée Paysan | ||||
| Musée Rosinski | ||||
| Museum Frank Buchser | ||||
| NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne | ||||
| O Vergers d'Ajoie - Musee suisse des fruits et de la destillation | ||||
| Pasquart Kunsthaus | ||||
| Pfahlbaumuseum | ||||
| Pfeiffenmuseum | ||||
| Photoforum | ||||
| Planet Omega Museum | ||||
| Remise Rodersdorf | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Nidau | ||||
| Selz Art contemporain | ||||
| Tanksäulenmuseum |
Libraries in Bassecourt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration cantonale;Section des Monuments historiques;Office Cantonal de la Culture (OCC) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek AHB, Fachbereich Holz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne (BiCJ) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale du Soleil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Moutier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des adultes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des jeunes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque HE-Arc Santé | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque interculturelle LibriMondo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Court | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Porrentruy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbibliothek von A bis Z | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Nidau | 0.0 | |||||
| La Vouivre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Delle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du CIP | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nathan Katz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Point-Virgule Sàrl | 0.0 | |||||
| Sportmediathek Magglingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek - Bibliothèque de la Ville Biel/Bienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Grenchen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bassecourt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch | |||||
| Place du Bourg - Burgplatz |
Restaurants in Bassecourt
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bassecourt
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bassecourt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bassecourt
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bassecourt
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bassecourt
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bassecourt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badhaus Bräu | ||||
| Blanche Pierre | ||||
| Brasserie BLZ-Company | ||||
| Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM | ||||
| Brasserie la Marmotte | ||||
| Brunos Brauerei | ||||
| Lago Lodge | ||||
| Mon œil bräu | ||||
| Seeland Bräu | ||||
| Viellevillebier |
Stadiums & Teams in Bassecourt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bassecourt
60 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwengimatt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Bugnenets-Savagnières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Breuleux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Combe Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tramelan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pierrefontaine Les Varans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grenchenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Genevez | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandval | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Goule | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Crêt-du-Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Planche des Belles Filles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ballon d'Alsace | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rouge Gazon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bussang Larcenaire | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ventron | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station du Markstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowkite Markstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski du Schnepfenried | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Bresse Brabant | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Bresse - Hohneck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaschney 360 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Homberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Berra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont-Gibloux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habkern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Selital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eriz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Robella | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brot-Dessus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sommartel / Le Locle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wasen i.E. | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Site du Meix Musy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Gollières | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Corbatière | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bassecourt
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | Large Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Les Eplatures Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Belfort Chaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bremgarten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dropt AltiSurface | - | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hütten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kirchzarten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Tête Des Champs Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Masevaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Müllheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Olten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Saulnot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vieux-Ferrette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bassecourt
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bassecourt
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle St-Hubert | |
| Sainte-Anne | |
| St-Pierre | |
| Temple |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bassecourt?
Bassecourt has a population of 3,305 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 550 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bassecourt?
Bassecourt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.