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Signau, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Signau is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 2,821. Elevation: 2,260 ft (689 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2,821 Population 116/sq mi density
2,260 ft Elevation 689 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
53.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Signau

Signau

Signau is a municipality in the administrative district of Emmental in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population2,821
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,260 ft (689 m)
Population2,821
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation2,260 ft (689 m)
Coordinates46.9194°, 7.7242°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.7 inches (1,364 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.1 inches (66 cm)

About Signau

Signau is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 2,821. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet (689 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Signau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 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 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Switzerland avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,260 ft (689 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates46.9194°N, 7.7242°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

868 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 137 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 46 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 77 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 135 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 127 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 146 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 117 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 112 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 139 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 113 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 137 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 140 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 90 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 112 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 82 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 70 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 89 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 42 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 20 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 61 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 28 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Signau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Signau

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primarschule Haeleschwand
Schulhaus Schüpbach
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Radio Stations near Signau

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA MP3
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr 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
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Summernight MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première AAC 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Kanal K MP3
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Signau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abegg Stiftung
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
alter Bären
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Bernapark Museum - Kunstraum Thomas Demarmels
Brünig Dampfbahn BDB
Chüechlihaus
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum Bönigen
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Flechtmuseum
Galerie im Park
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Heimat- und Rebbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum Trubschachen
Kulturmühle
Kunstmuseum Thun
Masonic Museum Switzerland
Milchwirtschaftliches Museum
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum für Uhren und Mechanische Musik
Museum Krauchthal
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Nagelschmiede
Oldtimer Galerie Toffen
Ortsmuseum Wattenwil
Panzermuseum Thun
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Schaumühle Dittligen
Schloss Hünegg
Schloss Spiez
Schlossmuseum Münsingen
Schlossmuseum Oberhofen
Schlossmuseum Thun
Schweizerisches Gastronomie Museum
Schweizerisches Museum für Wild und Jagd
Schweizerisches Psychiatrie-Museum Bern
Sensorium
Spielzeugmuseum Spiez
Spielzeugmuseum Wattenwil
St.Beatus-Höhlen Museum
Thun Panorama
Zentrum Paul Klee
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Signau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abegg-Stiftung Bibliothek0.0
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Hilterfingen0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Münsingen0.0
Bibliothek Muri-Gümligen0.0
Bibliothek Spiez0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Urtenen-Schönbühl0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bibliothek Wimmis0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Bödeli Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Belp0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ittigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Jegenstorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kiesen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek und Ludothek Ostermundigen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Worb0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Escholzmatt-Marbach0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Riggisberg0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rubigen0.0
Schulbibliothek Schangnau0.0
Schweizerische Jagdbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Thun0.0

Farmers Markets in Signau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferenberg, alte Käserei
Honig
Thuner Wochenmarkt
vo Zaugg’s Biohof
Wochenmarkt Belp

Hotels in Signau

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bären
Gasthof Schlossberg

Restaurants in Signau

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhof
Kreuz
Schlossberg
Waldhäusern
z. Emmenbrücke

Castles in Signau

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Neu-Signau
Ruine Alt-Signau

Veterinaries in Signau

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarzt - Praxis für Gross- und Kleintiere

Gas Stations in Signau

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #12133821237
CH #4770994506
Tom's Tanke

Breweries in Signau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Bier Zentrale GmbH
Bierbrauerei Egger Worb
Blackwell
Brauerei Haarige Kuh
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Endstation Brewery
Thunbier

Stadiums & Teams in Signau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Signau

108 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 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
Meiringen-Hasliberg 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
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 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
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Signau

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Signau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Schloss Seeburg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Signau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Reformierte Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
736 m (2,415 ft)
Area
60.3 km² (23.3 mi²)
Postal Code
3537

🇨🇭 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 Signau

What is the population of Signau?

Signau has a population of 2,821 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Signau?

Signau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

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