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Weather & Climate in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yverdon-les-Bains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7785°N, 6.6412°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
748 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 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 62 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 69 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 29 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 91 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 51 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 99 km | 25 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 73 km | 4 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland | M4.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | M4.1 | 40 km | 2 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 | 142 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 101 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Yverdon-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (3.2").