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Nidau, Switzerland

Full City Profile

6,696 Population 9,566/sq mi density
1,434 ft Elevation 437 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Nidau 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density9,566/sq mi
Coordinates47.1255°N, 7.2403°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

838 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 M5.0 144 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 32 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 116 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 141 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 145 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 88 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 47 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 75 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 128 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 133 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 115 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 96 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 40 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 64 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 48 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 84 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 92 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 8 102 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 71 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Nidau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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