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Weather & Climate in Kandersteg, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandersteg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°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 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4947°N, 7.6733°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
845 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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 22 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 36 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 | 72 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 35 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Kandersteg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (3.0").