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Porrentruy, Switzerland
Jura · Switzerland
Porrentruy is a small city in Jura, Switzerland with a population of 6,675. Elevation: 1,394 ft (425 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Porrentruy
Porrentruy is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Jura. It is the seat of the district of Porrentruy. In 2018 the municipality had a population of 6,675.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,675 |
| Population Density | 954 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4173°, 7.0757° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Jura |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
About Porrentruy
Porrentruy is a small city in Switzerland (Jura) with a population of 6,675. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4173°N, 7.0757°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 | 128 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 102 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Porrentruy has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.7").
Schools in Porrentruy
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Thurmann | — | — | — | — |
| École Jurassienne et Conservatoire de Musique | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Cantonal de Porrentruy | — | — | — | — |
| École de l'Oiselier | — | — | — | — |
| École et collège Stockmar | — | — | — | — |
| Collège St Charles | — | — | — | — |
| École Professionnelle Commerciale | — | — | — | — |
| Juventuti | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Porrentruy
42 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 | |
| Radio Swiss Classic French | classical, french | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Bear Metal Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern (NRJ) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GRRIF | blues, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland | multikulti | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Canal3 deutsch | local news, news | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Happy Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO VINTAGE | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) | classic hits 70s, old hits | MP3 | |
| Radio Vintage (DE) | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Puls Radio - Trance (FR) | electronic, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Phare FM Worship (FR) | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Swiss Classic Italian | classical, italian | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gaba Switzerland | deep house, minimal | OGG | |
| Radio Bollwerk | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Rocket | alternative, eclectic prog | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RJB | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rocher | community radio, suisse | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Anntenne Jesus Live | christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Energy Bern | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Electrons Libres | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Electrons Libres | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Svizzera Classica | classical | AAC 88 kbps | |
| Arc Musique | classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) | — | OGG 2000 kbps | |
| Phare FM Louange (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kontrafunk News | news | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Porrentruy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Nature Les Cerlatez | ||||
| Chez Camille Bloch | ||||
| JURASSICA Museum | ||||
| La Damassine | ||||
| Maison de la Tête de Moine | ||||
| Mémorial de Haute Alsace | ||||
| Musée Agricole de Botans | ||||
| Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot | ||||
| Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot | ||||
| Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu | ||||
| Musée de la poterie | ||||
| Musée du Mont-Repais | ||||
| Musée du Sapeur-Pompier d'Alsace | ||||
| Musée du Ski | ||||
| Musée Frédéric Japy | ||||
| Musée Lapidaire | ||||
| Musée militaire | ||||
| Musée Roger Comte | ||||
| O Vergers d'Ajoie - Musee suisse des fruits et de la destillation | ||||
| Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts | ||||
| Tour 46 |
Libraries in Porrentruy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration cantonale;Section des Monuments historiques;Office Cantonal de la Culture (OCC) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne (BiCJ) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Léon Deubel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale d'Andelnans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Porrentruy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Janusz Korczak | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque UTBM | 0.0 | |||||
| La Clé des Champs | 0.0 | |||||
| La Foyothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| La Vouivre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alice Boname | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Bourogne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bavilliers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Delle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale du Sundgau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du CIP | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Bélieu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Jules Carrey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nathan Katz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mille Feuilles - Café | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porrentruy
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Marché | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert d'Audincourt | |||||
| Marché des Vosges | |||||
| Marché Fréry | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Place du Marché des Résidences |
Hotels in Porrentruy
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porrentruy
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porrentruy
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Porrentruy
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Porrentruy
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Porrentruy
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Porrentruy
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Porrentruy
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Porrentruy
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Porrentruy
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porrentruy
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porrentruy
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Porrentruy
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Porrentruy
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porrentruy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM | ||||
| Brasserie des Quatre Pays | ||||
| Brasserie du Faubourg | ||||
| Brasserie Fontaine de Jouvence | ||||
| Hélie - Microbrasserie Solaire |
Stadiums & Teams in Porrentruy
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Porrentruy
58 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussang Larcenaire | 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 | — | — | — |
| Röti | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goule | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwengimatt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Langenbruck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohe Winde – Beinwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Planche des Belles Filles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ballon d'Alsace | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rouge Gazon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tramelan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ventron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station du Markstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowkite Markstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski du Schnepfenried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Bresse Brabant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Bresse - Hohneck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gaschney 360 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Bresse - Lispach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gérardmer | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Site Nordique des Trois Fours | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Schlucht | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Xonrupt - Le Poli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valtin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Selital | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Homberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Linden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Robella | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brot-Dessus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Cernay Blanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommartel / Le Locle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Site du Meix Musy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gollières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Corbatière | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Porrentruy
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | Large Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Colmar Houssen airport | CMR | 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 |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belfort Chaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biel-Kappelen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bremgarten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dittingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dropt AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace | — | Small Airport |
| Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tête Des Champs Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lanans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenthal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Masevaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Müllheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ramonchamp Ultralight 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 |
Post Offices in Porrentruy
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Filiale Porrentruy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porrentruy
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre Évangélique | |
| Chapelle de Lorette | |
| Église des Jésuites | |
| Église Saint-Germain | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Temple de Porrentruy |
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What is the population of Porrentruy?
Porrentruy has a population of 6,675 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 954 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porrentruy?
Porrentruy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.