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Weather & Climate in Bitsch, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bitsch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,644 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,644 ft (806 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3378°N, 8.0109°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
863 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 32 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 146 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 110 km | 25 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 102 km | 5 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 | 64 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 44 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Bitsch has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 21°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.7").