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Fribourg, Switzerland
Full City Profile
38,365
Population
10,176/sq mi density
2,001 ft
Elevation
610 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Fribourg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8024°N, 7.1513°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 | 103 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Fribourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (2.9").