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Weather & Climate in Bursins, Switzerland

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bursins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°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 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates46.4528°N, 6.2914°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

742 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 78 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 82 km 3 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 54 km 5 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 49 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 91 km 17 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 111 km 12 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 22 km 6 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 55 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 117 km 2 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 102 km 8 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 103 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 79 km 4 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 82 km 2 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 132 km 5 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 143 km 25 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 79 km 2 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 88 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 55 km 2 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 110 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 74 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 132 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in

Bursins has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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