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Weather & Climate in Beatenberg, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beatenberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6990°N, 7.7943°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
854 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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 110 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 118 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 | 55 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 14 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Beatenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.3").