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Lignières, Switzerland

Neuchâtel · Switzerland

Lignières is a small town in Neuchâtel, Switzerland with a population of 982. Elevation: 2,608 ft (795 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

982 Population 184/sq mi density
2,608 ft Elevation 795 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Lignières

Lignières

Lignières is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel.

People

Population982
Density184/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Population982
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Coordinates47.0833°, 7.0659°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceNeuchâtel
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)

About Lignières

Lignières is a small town in Switzerland (Neuchâtel) with a population of 982. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet (795 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.

Lignières 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,608 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Switzerland avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,608 ft (795 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates47.0833°N, 7.0659°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

826 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 145 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 26 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 145 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 128 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 75 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 64 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 146 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 42 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 130 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 96 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 129 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 141 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 97 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 89 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 73 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 46 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 54 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 115 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 8 113 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 79 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Lignières has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Lignières

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lignières

41 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern - MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies - MP3
RADIO BERN1 - MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE - MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Happy Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
RJB - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bollwerk - MP3 320 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres - MP3 128 kbps
Electrons Libres - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Lignières

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte
Bauernmuseum Althuus
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Müller
Centre Nature Les Cerlatez
Chez Camille Bloch
Cité du Temps / Planet Swatch
Galeries de l'histoire
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
Haus Schwab
Hôtel de Ville
Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel
Kultur Mühle Lyss
Laténium
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de l'aviation militaire
Musée de Morat
Musée de Saint-Imier
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée des Grenouilles
Musée du Ski
Musée du tram
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée militaire
Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel
Musée Roger Monney
Musée Romain
Musée Romain de Vallon
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Museum Sein und Schein
Muzoo
NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pfahlbaumuseum
Pfahlbaumuseum
Photoforum
Planet Omega Museum
Rebbaumuseum Hof
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Vivarium

Libraries in Lignières

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomonde0.0
Bibliothek - Gemeinde Mühleberg0.0
Bibliothek AHB, Fachbereich Holz0.0
Bibliothek Ins0.0
Bibliothèque "Le cheval savant"0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Aubin0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Soleil0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque d'Avenches0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Vully "Le Palet Roulant"0.0
Bibliothèque de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale La Passade0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle LibriMondo0.0
Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Estavayer-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Vully-les-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire des Deux Thielles0.0
Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de La Neuveville0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes0.0
Bibliothèque Rémy Goumaz0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wileroltigen0.0
la petite bpu0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque du CIP0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Sportmediathek Magglingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Bibliothèque de la Ville Biel/Bienne0.0
Stadtbibliothek Murten0.0
Stedtlibibliothek Erlach0.0

Farmers Markets in Lignières

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché d'Estavayer-le-Lac
Marché de Neuchâtel
Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch
Place du Bourg - Burgplatz

Restaurants in Lignières

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Poste
Fraso-Ranch
Hôtel de Commune
Métairie de l'Isle

Breweries in Lignières

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badhaus Bräu
Beer station
Brasserie BLZ-Company
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
Brasserie la Marmotte
dear.beer
Fleur de Lyss
Fri-Mousse
Lago Lodge
Locras Bräu
Mon œil bräu
Rieder Bier GmbH
Seeland Bräu
Viellevillebier

Stadiums & Teams in Lignières

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lignières

77 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 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 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Robella 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Homberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rüschegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ottenleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grenchenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goule 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandval 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Genevez 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapfere - Plaffeien 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 - - -
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Pléiades 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engstligenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rochers de Naye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauchernalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauenen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Springenboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Berra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwarzsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charmey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wiriehorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Froideville 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lignières

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium 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 BaseVIPMedium Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bellechasse 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
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
La Vrine Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lanans Airfield-Small Airport
Langenthal 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
Müllheim Airfield-Small Airport
Neuchâtel Airfield-Small Airport
Pontarlier Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnot Airfield-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lignières

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dorea
Rehabil
Rehaklinik Tschugg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
802 m (2,631 ft)
Area
12.5 km² (4.8 mi²)
Postal Code
2523

🇨🇭 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 Lignières

What is the population of Lignières?

Lignières has a population of 982 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lignières?

Lignières 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.

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