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Weather & Climate in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Château-d'Oex has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 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 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 176.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,156 ft (962 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4746°N, 7.1316°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
831 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 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 101 km | 25 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 28 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 131 km | 32 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 23 km | 4 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 | 111 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 70 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Château-d'Oex has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 22°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.7").