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Weather & Climate in Auvernier, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Auvernier 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9755°N, 6.8790°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
760 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 142 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 48 km | 12 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 44 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 82 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 72 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 125 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 87 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Auvernier has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").