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Luthern, Switzerland

Lucerne · Switzerland

Luthern is a small town in Lucerne, Switzerland with a population of 1,392. Elevation: 2,579 ft (786 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,392 Population 203/sq mi density
2,579 ft Elevation 786 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Luthern

Luthern

Luthern is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.

People

Population1,392
Density203/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Population1,392
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Coordinates47.0575°, 7.9169°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceLucerne
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.1 inches (231 cm)

About Luthern

Luthern is a small town in Switzerland (Lucerne) with a population of 1,392. The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet (786 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Luthern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates47.0575°N, 7.9169°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

863 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 126 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 64 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 110 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 64 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 124 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 121 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 95 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 122 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 130 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 119 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 127 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 95 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 123 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 88 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 65 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 131 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 77 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 54 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 28 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 94 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 53 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 37 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in Driest
April 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.4 in

Luthern has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Luthern

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pilatus - MP3
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA - MP3
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern - MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr 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
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 - AAC 64 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio BeO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland - AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis - MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) - MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio Niesen - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drachenblut - MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio Summernight - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima - MP3 192 kbps
RFJ - MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Virus - AAC 40 kbps
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
RTS La Première - AAC 128 kbps
Kanal K - MP3
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Luthern

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chüechlihaus
Colanis Welt
Dorf- und Glasmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Flaschenmuseum Willisau
Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kultur- und Heimatmuseum
Kulturmühle
Kunsthaus Langenthal
Kunsthaus Sursee Vier
Museum Langenthal
Museum Ronmühle
Museum Zofingen
Ramseier Erlebniswelt
Römischer Mosaikboden
Römischer Mosaikboden
Sandstein Museum
Schweizerisches Agrarmuseum Burgrain
Spanschachtelmuseum
St. Urbanhof
Stadtmühle Willisau
Wiggertaler Museum
Zentrum Lina Bögli
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Luthern

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Langenthal0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bildungszentrum Zofingen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Schöftland0.0
Gemeinde-Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Strengelbach0.0
Kirchgemeindebibliothek Schlossrued/Schmiedrued0.0
Kooperative Speicherbibliothek Schweiz0.0
Ludothek Langenthal0.0
Mediothek Roggwil0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Regionalbibliothek Sursee0.0
Regionalbibliothek Willisau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Altishofen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Brittnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Gontenschwil0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Murgenthal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Nebikon0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Reiden0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothrist0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schlossmatte0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schötz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Uerkheim0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Zetzwil0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zofingen0.0

Farmers Markets in Luthern

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Samstagsmarkt

Hotels in Luthern

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berghotel Napf

Restaurants in Luthern

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahornalp
Berghotel Napf
Bergwirtschaft Ober-Badegg
Bergwirtschaft Trachselegg
Chrothütte
Gasthaus Hirschen
Hinterarni
Kreuz
Krone
Mettlenalp
Naturfreundehaus Aemmital
Oberänzi
Obere Lushütte
Restaurant Riedbad
Stächelegg
Wirtschaft Niederenzi

Cafes in Luthern

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beizli
Café Thalmann

Monuments in Luthern

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1569

Gas Stations in Luthern

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Migrol Tankstelle

Banks in Luthern

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Luzerner Hinterland
Raiffeisenbank Luzerner Hinterland

Breweries in Luthern

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
BrauStation
Degenbier
Kleinbrauerei faex
Langenthaler Bierbrauerei
Schlossbräu Rued

Stadiums & Teams in Luthern

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Luthern

92 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggiwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chuderhüsi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schratten Flühli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heimenschwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mörlialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sörenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eriz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Homberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hubelweid 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rüschegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schafmatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Langenbruck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwengimatt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röti 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandval 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grenchenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Golatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Selital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hergiswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wasen i.E. 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eigenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schüpfheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engstligenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauchernalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauenen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ottenleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Habkern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwarzsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
First – Grindelwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aeschiallmend 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Faltschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Springenboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wiriehorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jaunpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kiental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Luthern

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen Airfield-Medium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Biel-Kappelen Airfield-Small Airport
Birrfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Dittingen Airfield-Small Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart Airfield-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Langenthal Airfield-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Meiringen Air Base-Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Olten Airfield-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Saanen Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Stephan Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield-Small Airport
Thun Airfield-Small Airport
Triengen Airfield-Small Airport
Vieux-Ferrette Airfield-Small Airport
Zweisimmen Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Luthern

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AarReha Zofingen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luthern

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Badbrünnli-Kapelle
Heubärg-Chäppeli
St. Joder
Wallfahrtskirche Maria-Heilbronn

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich

🇨🇭 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 Luthern

What is the population of Luthern?

Luthern has a population of 1,392 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luthern?

Luthern has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches, with 91.1 inches of snow.

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