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La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Neuchâtel · Switzerland
La Chaux-de-Fonds is a mid-size city in Neuchâtel, Switzerland with a population of 37,942. Elevation: 3,264 ft (995 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds is a Swiss city in the canton of Neuchâtel. It is located in the Jura Mountains at an altitude of 992 metres, a few kilometres south of the French border. After Geneva, Lausanne, Biel/Bienne, and Fribourg, it is the fifth-largest city in the Romandie, the French-speaking part of the country, with a population of 36,915.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,942 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,264 ft (995 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0999°, 6.8259° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Neuchâtel |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,370 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.1 inches (36 cm) |
About La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds is a mid-size city in Switzerland (Neuchâtel) with a population of 37,942. The city sits at an elevation of 3,264 feet (995 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Climate in La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1181 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,264 ft (995 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0999°N, 6.8259°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 | 131 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 96 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (3.7").
Colleges & Universities in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre des formation professionelle neuchâtelois | College | — | — |
| Centre des formation professionelle neuchâtelois | College | — | — |
| CIFOM-ESTER | College | — | — |
| CPNE Enseignement supérieur AULA | College | — | — |
| CPNE-TI Secteur automobile | College | — | Visit → |
| École d'Arts Appliqués | College | — | Visit → |
| Haute Ecole Arc Ingénierie | College | — | — |
| HEP-BEJUNE | University | — | — |
| Orif La Chaux-de-Fonds | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in La Chaux-de-Fonds
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège des Gentianes | — | — | — | — |
| Collège des Forges | — | — | — | — |
| Centre scolaire de Bellevue | — | — | — | — |
| Terreaux 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de L'Ouest | — | — | — | — |
| Doubs 34 | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles de Cernil-Antoine | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de La Charrière | — | — | — | — |
| Numa-Droz | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Blaise-Cendrars | — | — | — | — |
| Collège des Crêtets | — | — | — | — |
| Collège des Endroits | — | — | — | — |
| Collège des Foulets | — | — | — | — |
| Numa-Droz | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire | — | — | — | — |
| Numa-Droz | — | — | — | — |
| Numa-Droz | — | — | — | — |
| Docteur-de-Quervain | — | — | — | — |
| Collège des Foulets | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire | — | — | — | — |
| Parascolaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Chaux-de-Fonds
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTN | regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal3 deutsch | local news, news | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Fribourg | local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) | classic hits 70s, old hits | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| RJB | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association RVT-Historique | ||||
| Centre Nature Les Cerlatez | ||||
| Chez Camille Bloch | ||||
| Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix | ||||
| Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix | ||||
| Galeries de l'histoire | ||||
| Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger | ||||
| Hôtel de Ville | ||||
| Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel | ||||
| La Banderette | ||||
| La Grange | ||||
| La Maison de l'industrie | ||||
| La Morille | ||||
| Laténium | ||||
| Le Manège | ||||
| Maison de l'Absinthe | ||||
| Maison de la Tourbière | ||||
| Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches | ||||
| Musée d'art et d'histoire | ||||
| Musée d'ethnographie | ||||
| Musée d'histoire | ||||
| Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle | ||||
| Musée de l'Areuse | ||||
| Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs | ||||
| Musée de la montre | ||||
| Musée de Saint-Imier | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle | ||||
| Musée des civilisations de l'Islam | ||||
| Musée du Ski | ||||
| Musée du tram | ||||
| Musée international de l'horlogerie | ||||
| Musée militaire | ||||
| Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel | ||||
| Musée paysan et artisanal | ||||
| Musée Roger Monney | ||||
| Musée Romain | ||||
| Musée Romain de Vallon | ||||
| Musée Rousseau de Môtiers | ||||
| Musée Vie d'Antan | ||||
| Muséum d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Muzoo | ||||
| Vivarium |
Libraries in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliomonde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Fleurier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Aubin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale du Soleil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale du Val-de-Travers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Avenches | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bevaix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Peseux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Jeunes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des jeunes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale de La Béroche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale La Passade | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Vully-les-Lacs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique et scolaire des Deux Thielles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Rémy Goumaz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale | 0.0 | |||||
| L'ABC | 0.0 | |||||
| la petite bpu | 0.0 | |||||
| La Vouivre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alain Cartier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall'titude | |||||
| Marché de Neuchâtel | |||||
| Place du Marché |
Hotels in La Chaux-de-Fonds
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Chaux-de-Fonds
90 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Chaux-de-Fonds
35 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Chaux-de-Fonds
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Chaux-de-Fonds
12 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Chaux-de-Fonds
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in La Chaux-de-Fonds
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Chaux-de-Fonds
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Chaux-de-Fonds
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Chaux-de-Fonds
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in La Chaux-de-Fonds
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Chaux-de-Fonds
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Chaux-de-Fonds
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Chaux-de-Fonds
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Chaux-de-Fonds
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer station | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Avenir | ||||
| Brasserie de la Fontaine | ||||
| Brasserie de La Meute | ||||
| Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM | ||||
| L'Avenir | ||||
| La Brelok | ||||
| La Brelok' | ||||
| La Chauffouillarde | ||||
| La Comète | ||||
| La P'tite Anglaise | ||||
| Le Grand méchant moût |
Stadiums & Teams in La Chaux-de-Fonds
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near La Chaux-de-Fonds
65 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs | 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 Robella | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Corbatière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Métabief | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Selital | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crêt-du-Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Bugnenets-Savagnières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Breuleux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Combe Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tramelan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Golatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pierrefontaine Les Varans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grenchenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malleray - Les Orvalles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Genevez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandval | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goule | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Planche des Belles Filles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Moléson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rochers de Naye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Château-d'Oex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prévondes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Pléiades | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Paccots | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rathvel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Mosses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalet a Gobet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Chia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Froideville | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rossberg - Oberwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Berra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont-Gibloux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near La Chaux-de-Fonds
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | Large Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Grenchen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Les Eplatures Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Athose Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM Thollon les Mémises | — | Small Airport |
| Belfort Chaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Besançon La Vèze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Besançon-Thise Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lanans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lausanne la Blécherette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Masevaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saulnot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Soppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vieux-Ferrette Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Chaux-de-Fonds
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Filiale 5 Les Entilles | |
| Marché | |
| Poste de la Gare |
Treatment Centers in La Chaux-de-Fonds
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dorea | ||
| Rehaklinik Tschugg |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Chaux-de-Fonds
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning | Cultural | 2009 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Chaux-de-Fonds
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Mennonite des Bulles | |
| Église Adventiste | |
| Église du Sacré-Coeur | |
| Grand Temple | |
| Loge Amitié | |
| Notre-Dame de la Paix | |
| Saint-Jean | |
| Synagogue de La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| Temple Allemand | |
| Temple des Planchettes | |
| Temple Farel |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Chaux-de-Fonds
What is the population of La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a population of 37,942 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 21.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.