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Solothurn, Switzerland
Full City Profile
16,777
Population
7,591/sq mi density
1,444 ft
Elevation
440 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Solothurn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2079°N, 7.5371°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 | 86 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Solothurn has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.2").