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Bern, Switzerland
Full City Profile
121,631
Population
4,004/sq mi density
1,801 ft
Elevation
549 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Bern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9481°N, 7.4474°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 | 82 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 47 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Bern has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.6").