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Saint-Ursanne, Switzerland

Jura · Switzerland

Saint-Ursanne is a small town in Jura, Switzerland with a population of 683. Elevation: 1,460 ft (445 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

683 Population 2/sq mi density
1,460 ft Elevation 445 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Saint-Ursanne

Saint-Ursanne

Saint-Ursanne is an old town and a former municipality of the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura, Switzerland which has preserved much of its medieval character. The town contains many historical buildings, including a Romanesque abbey church, a collegiate church, a cloister, many medieval houses, a hermitage and an 18th-century bridge. The river Doubs makes a loop near Saint-Ursanne before flowing into France. Since 2009 Saint-Ursanne has been a part of the new municipality Clos du Doubs. An active railway station is located above the town, to the east.

People

Population683
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Population683
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Coordinates47.3647°, 7.1544°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceJura
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.4 inches (34 cm)

About Saint-Ursanne

Saint-Ursanne is a small town in Switzerland (Jura) with a population of 683. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet (445 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.

Saint-Ursanne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Switzerland avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area442.5 sq mi (1,146.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates47.3647°N, 7.1544°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

750 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 M5.0 117 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 57 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 130 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 30 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 102 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 67 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 124 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 142 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 80 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 42 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 128 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 86 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 93 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 108 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 75 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 96 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 44 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 8 120 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 94 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Saint-Ursanne 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").

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Schools in Saint-Ursanne

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique primaire et enfantine
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Radio Stations near Saint-Ursanne

55 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 Swiss Classic AAC 96 kbps
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Radio Basilisk MP3 128 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 3 AAC 64 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News AAC 48 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 AAC 48 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle AAC 128 kbps
Phare FM Worship (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance (FR) electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Louange (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Electrons Libres MP3 192 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) OGG 2000 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Radio SRF Virus AAC 40 kbps
RJB MP3 128 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Ursanne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alter Spittel
Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte
Centre Müller
Centre Nature Les Cerlatez
Chez Camille Bloch
Cité du Temps / Planet Swatch
Haus Schwab
JURASSICA Museum
Kultur-Historisches Museum
Kunsthaus
La Damassine
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires
Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu
Musée de la poterie
Musée de Saint-Imier
Musée des amoureux et du patrimoine sundgauvien
Musée du Mont-Repais
Musée du Sapeur-Pompier d'Alsace
Musée du Ski
Musée du tour automatique et d'histoire de Moutier
Musée Frédéric Japy
Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'Histoire
Musee Jurassien des Arts
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Paysan
Musée Rosinski
NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne
O Vergers d'Ajoie - Musee suisse des fruits et de la destillation
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Photoforum
Planet Omega Museum
Schlossmuseum Nidau
Selz Art contemporain

Libraries in Saint-Ursanne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Administration cantonale;Section des Monuments historiques;Office Cantonal de la Culture (OCC)0.0
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliothek AHB, Fachbereich Holz0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres"0.0
Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne (BiCJ)0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Soleil0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de Moutier0.0
Bibliothèque des adultes0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque HE-Arc Santé0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle LibriMondo0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Court0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Porrentruy0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque Bourogne0.0
Médiathèque de Delle0.0
Médiathèque du CIP0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque Nathan Katz0.0
Mediothek0.0
Point-Virgule Sàrl0.0
Sportmediathek Magglingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Bibliothèque de la Ville Biel/Bienne0.0
Stadtbibliothek Grenchen0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Ursanne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch
Place du Bourg - Burgplatz

Hotels in Saint-Ursanne

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deux-Clefs
Hôtel de la Couronne
Hôtel de la Demi-Lune
Peanut Medieval Lodge

Restaurants in Saint-Ursanne

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez-le-Baron
Cigogne
Deux-Clefs
Hôtel de la Couronne
La Fontaine
La Semeuse
Le Chandelier
Peanut Medieval Pastaverne
Tariche

Cafes in Saint-Ursanne

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clos du Doubs
Librairie-café Le vent se lève

Castles in Saint-Ursanne

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruines du Château de Sainte Ursanne

Train Stations in Saint-Ursanne

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St-Ursanne

Gas Stations in Saint-Ursanne

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paupe Station

Banks in Saint-Ursanne

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen

Golf Courses in Saint-Ursanne

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Caquerelle

Breweries in Saint-Ursanne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badhaus Bräu
Blanche Pierre
Brasserie BLZ-Company
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
Brasserie des Quatre Pays
Brasserie Fontaine de Jouvence
Brasserie la Marmotte
Hélie - Microbrasserie Solaire
Lago Lodge
Mon œil bräu
Seeland Bräu
Viellevillebier

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Ursanne

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Ski Resorts Near Saint-Ursanne

60 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 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
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 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
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Habkern 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
Homberg 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 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

Airports Near Saint-Ursanne

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Ursanne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Filiale St-Ursanne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Ursanne

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Colllégiale
Saint-Arnould
Sainte Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
440 m (1,444 ft)
Area
1,146.0 km² (442.4 mi²)
Postal Code
2882

🇨🇭 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 Saint-Ursanne

What is the population of Saint-Ursanne?

Saint-Ursanne has a population of 683 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 442.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Ursanne?

Saint-Ursanne 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.

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