Grindelwald, Switzerland
Full City Profile
3,930
Population
1,018/sq mi density
3,435 ft
Elevation
1,047 meters
27°F
Avg Temperature
-3°C
Grindelwald has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 27.3°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,435 ft (1,047 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6240°N, 8.0360°E |
| 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 | 40 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 13 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Grindelwald has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 16°F in February to 42°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.8").