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Weather & Climate in Büren an der Aare, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Büren an der Aare 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 1,434 feet.
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 | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1404°N, 7.3718°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
859 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 95 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 49 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 89 km | 32 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 74 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 31 km | 25 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 | 94 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 64 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Büren an der Aare has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").