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Brienz, Switzerland
Full City Profile
3,090
Population
172/sq mi density
1,847 ft
Elevation
563 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Brienz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7545°N, 8.0385°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 | 36 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 6 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Brienz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.7").