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Frutigen, Switzerland
Full City Profile
6,671
Population
169/sq mi density
2,579 ft
Elevation
786 meters
32°F
Avg Temperature
0°C
Frutigen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5872°N, 7.6495°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 | 69 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 29 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in |
Frutigen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 15°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and September the driest (3.3").