About Dornach
Dornach is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Solothurn (SO), at 47.476° latitude and 7.625° longitude. The municipality is part of the Swiss plateau, transitional temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Also known as Dornach, Dornach benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Dornach
The climate in Dornach is characteristic of the Swiss plateau, transitional temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Dornach and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Dornach: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Dornach: 1991–2020 normals
In Dornach (383 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.5 °C. The warmest month is July (19.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.8 °C). About 865 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (100 mm) with a minimum in February (46 mm). The sun shines for about 1715 hours a year, mostly in July (235 h). On average there are 61 frost days and 13 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 32.1 °C and the absolute minimum −8.2 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.8 °C | 13.1 °C | −8.2 °C | 49 | 67 | 16 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.9 °C | 14.6 °C | −7.0 °C | 46 | 89 | 14 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.6 °C | 19.8 °C | −3.9 °C | 51 | 139 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.3 °C | 24.0 °C | −0.8 °C | 65 | 170 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.2 °C | 27.5 °C | 3.7 °C | 100 | 186 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 17.6 °C | 30.9 °C | 7.5 °C | 89 | 211 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 19.4 °C | 32.1 °C | 9.9 °C | 92 | 235 | 0 | 17 |
| Aug | 19.0 °C | 31.3 °C | 9.2 °C | 92 | 218 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 14.8 °C | 26.1 °C | 5.5 °C | 72 | 165 | 0 | 5 |
| Oct | 10.7 °C | 22.3 °C | 1.3 °C | 76 | 111 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.6 °C | 16.4 °C | −3.2 °C | 66 | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.6 °C | 13.7 °C | −6.8 °C | 66 | 56 | 15 | 0 |
| Year | 10.5 °C | 32.1 °C | −8.2 °C | 865 | 1715 | 61 | 55 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Basel / Binningen (8 km, 316 m), St. Chrischona (12 km, 493 m), Rünenberg (20 km, 611 m), adjusted to the elevation of Dornach (383 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Dornach:
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- Weather Büren (SO)
- Weather Pfeffingen
- Weather Grellingen
- Weather Nuglar-St. Pantaleon
- Weather Therwil
- Weather Nenzlingen
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Dornach
What is the weather in Dornach today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Dornach, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Dornach?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Dornach.
Will it rain tomorrow in Dornach?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Dornach.
What is the air quality in Dornach?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Dornach.
Are there weather alerts for Dornach?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Dornach located?
Dornach sits at around 383 m above sea level in the canton of Solothurn. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Dornach?
The warmest month in Dornach is July, averaging 19.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Dornach per year?
Dornach receives about 865 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (100 mm), the driest February (46 mm).
When is the best time to visit Dornach?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.4 °C on average, 235 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.