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Moutier, Switzerland

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7,721 Population 699/sq mi density
1,755 ft Elevation 535 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Moutier 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 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density699/sq mi
Coordinates47.2782°N, 7.3695°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

810 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 133 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 51 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 111 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 106 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 83 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 135 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 48 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 149 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 106 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 110 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 84 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 110 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 25 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 67 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 90 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 65 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 8 101 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 76 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Moutier has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.2").

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