Climate Insights for La Chaux-de-Fonds

Switzerland

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
May
162 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Chaux-de-Fonds is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,543 mm of precipitation falls per year. La Chaux-de-Fonds receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Chaux-de-Fonds is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. La Chaux-de-Fonds experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in La Chaux-de-Fonds is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 60.8 in of precipitation falls per year. La Chaux-de-Fonds receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Chaux-de-Fonds is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. La Chaux-de-Fonds experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°FebMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -1°MarMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°AprMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in La Chaux-de-Fonds vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in La Chaux-de-Fonds vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 57mmFebPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 34mmMarPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 24mmDecPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 42mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 16in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

La Chaux-de-Fonds is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,543 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 162 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 93 mm. That's 70 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. La Chaux-de-Fonds receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.La Chaux-de-Fonds is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.7 in. That's 2.8 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. La Chaux-de-Fonds receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 81in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

La Chaux-de-Fonds is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.La Chaux-de-Fonds is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Chaux-de-Fonds based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Chaux-de-Fonds based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C28 °F
3 °C38 °F
10 km/h6 mph
142 mm5.6 in
57 cm22 in
Feb
-1 °C31 °F
6 °C43 °F
9 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
34 cm13 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
9 °C49 °F
9 km/h6 mph
107 mm4.2 in
32 cm12 in
Apr
4 °C38 °F
13 °C56 °F
8 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
14 cm5 in
May
7 °C45 °F
16 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
162 mm6.4 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
159 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
122 mm4.8 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
7 °C45 °F
8 km/h5 mph
128 mm5.1 in
24 cm9 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
9 km/h5 mph
134 mm5.3 in
42 cm16 in