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Weather & Climate in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grindelwald has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 40°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 37.0 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,435 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 27.3°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,435 ft (1,047 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 966/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6240°N, 8.0360°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
853 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 130 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 73 km | 6 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 119 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 79 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 | 40 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 13 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Grindelwald has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 16°F in February to 42°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.8").