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Couvet, Switzerland

Neuchâtel · Switzerland

Couvet is a small town in Neuchâtel, Switzerland with a population of 2,811. Elevation: 2,441 ft (744 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,811 Population 1,134/sq mi density
2,441 ft Elevation 744 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Couvet

Couvet

Couvet was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form the municipality of Val-de-Travers.

People

Population2,811
Density1,134/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Population2,811
Population Density1,134 / sq mi
Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Coordinates46.9253°, 6.6327°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceNeuchâtel
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation66.0 inches (1,677 mm)
Annual Snowfall63.8 inches (162 cm)

About Couvet

Couvet is a small town in Switzerland (Neuchâtel) with a population of 2,811. The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet (744 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Couvet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Switzerland avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density1,134/sq mi
Coordinates46.9253°N, 6.6327°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

733 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 39 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 137 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 104 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 113 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 39 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 53 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 114 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 47 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 125 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 102 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 91 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 100 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 57 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 147 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 86 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 135 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 36 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 144 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 39 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 8 143 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 104 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Couvet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Couvet

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
école jean jaques rousseau - - - -
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Radio Stations near Couvet

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Spoon Radio rock MP3 192 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads - AAC+ 128 kbps
Back2Noize Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Rouge classic hits, top hits AAC 128 kbps
Rockstar Radio classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock - AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock acoustic, acoustic rock AAC+ 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
IP Music - MP3 320 kbps
Radio R christian contemporary, christian praise&worship MP3 128 kbps
Redline Radio variety MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Suisse football, hockey MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Vaud football, hockey MP3 320 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps
Plein Air Besançon (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Electrons Libres - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Option Musique classical MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Couvet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Association RVT-Historique
Atelier-musée Espace Gutenberg
Centre d'art contemporain
Centre de documentation et de recherche Pestalozzi
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Espace Jules Verne
Ferme-musée du Montagnon
Fort de Pré Giroud
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
La Banderette
La Grange
La Maison de l'industrie
La Morille
Le Manège
Maison d'Ailleurs
Maison de l'Absinthe
Maison de la Tourbière
Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
Musée d'histoire
Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle
Musée d'Orbe
Musée d'Yverdon et région
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs
Musée de la mécanique d'art et du patrimoine
Musée de la montre
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée des Grenouilles
Musée des roues de l'Areuse
Musée du tram
Musée du Vieux Baulmes
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée Patrimoine au fil de l'eau
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Rousseau de Môtiers
Musée Sherlock Holmes
Musée Vie d'Antan
Muzoo
Vapeur du Val-de-Travers
Villa romaine
Vivarium
Volkswrecks Bar & Museum

Libraries in Couvet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilothèque publique et scolaire d'Yverdon-les-Bains0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Atout lire0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Essertines-sur-Yverdon0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fleurier0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vuarrens0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Val-de-Travers0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque de Bevaix0.0
Bibliothèque de Boulens0.0
Bibliothèque de Jougne0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Auberson0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de la HEIG-VD0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque de Tévenon0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de La Béroche0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Estavayer-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Yvonand0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Grandson0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de la région d'Orbe0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale du Vallon du Nozon0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et publique de Sainte-Croix0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret0.0

Farmers Markets in Couvet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché d'Estavayer-le-Lac
Marché d'Orbe
Marché d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Marché d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Marché de Lucens
Marché villageois Yvonand
Place du Marché

Hotels in Couvet

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central
Hôtel de l'Aigle

Restaurants in Couvet

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Plânes
Les Rochats
Restaurant de l'Aigle

Cafes in Couvet

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bidal

Cinemas in Couvet

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colisée

Train Stations in Couvet

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Couvet

Gas Stations in Couvet

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Banks in Couvet

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise

Breweries in Couvet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
b.a.g
Beer station
Brasserie Artisanale Val-de-Travers
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
L'Avenir
La Brelok
La Brelok'
La Chauffouillarde
La Comète
La P'tite Anglaise
La Talentueuse
O'Bled

Stadiums & Teams in Couvet

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Couvet

76 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schwarzsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Métabief 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mouthe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Berra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Robella 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foncine le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
l'Abbaye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charmey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Orient 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Froideville 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goule 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Genevez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Golatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tramelan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Breuleux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Corbatière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gollières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brot-Dessus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rochers de Naye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauenen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leysin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bernex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Pléiades 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Brassus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-George 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Trélasse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Cergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Couvet

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Les Eplatures Airport-Medium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield-Medium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield-Medium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield-Small Airport
Athose Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bellechasse Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon La Vèze Airfield-Small Airport
Besançon-Thise Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnay Airfield-Small Airport
Bressaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Courtelary Airfield-Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fournet ULM-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
La Malachère Airfield-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lanans Airfield-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Môtiers Airfield-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Couvet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Filiale 2108 Couvet

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
735 m (2,412 ft)
Area
16.4 km² (6.3 mi²)
Postal Code
2108

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Couvet

What is the population of Couvet?

Couvet has a population of 2,811 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 1,134 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Couvet?

Couvet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 63.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Travers, NE 1,233 pop · 2.3 mi Fleurier, NE 3,681 pop · 2.9 mi Les Ponts-de-Martel, NE 1,278 pop · 6.8 mi Saint-Aubin-Sauges, NE 2,476 pop · 6.9 mi Gorgier, NE 1,832 pop · 7.1 mi Montlebon 1,804 pop · 7.8 mi Grandson, VD 2,735 pop · 8.0 mi Bevaix, NE 3,866 pop · 8.6 mi Montagny, VD 1,467 pop · 9.2 mi Morteau 6,343 pop · 9.2 mi Sainte-Croix, VD 4,214 pop · 9.4 mi Villers-le-Lac 4,423 pop · 9.7 mi Boudry, NE 4,886 pop · 9.8 mi Cortaillod, NE 4,410 pop · 10.1 mi
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