About Gempen
Gempen is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Solothurn (SO), at 47.481° latitude and 7.662° longitude. The municipality is part of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Also known as Gempen, Gempen benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Gempen
The climate in Gempen is characteristic of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. 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 Gempen and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Gempen: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Gempen: 1991–2020 normals
In Gempen (734 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C. The warmest month is July (17.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.1 °C). About 946 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (109 mm) with a minimum in February (50 mm). The sun shines for about 1697 hours a year, mostly in July (233 h). On average there are 73 frost days and 5 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.9 °C and the absolute minimum −10.2 °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 | −0.1 °C | 11.0 °C | −10.2 °C | 54 | 65 | 18 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.0 °C | 12.6 °C | −8.9 °C | 50 | 87 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.6 °C | 17.8 °C | −5.9 °C | 56 | 138 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.3 °C | 21.9 °C | −2.7 °C | 72 | 170 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 12.2 °C | 25.5 °C | 1.9 °C | 109 | 189 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun | 15.6 °C | 28.7 °C | 5.6 °C | 98 | 212 | 0 | 7 |
| Jul | 17.4 °C | 29.9 °C | 8.0 °C | 101 | 233 | 0 | 12 |
| Aug | 17.0 °C | 29.1 °C | 7.3 °C | 100 | 216 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep | 12.8 °C | 23.9 °C | 3.6 °C | 79 | 161 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 8.7 °C | 20.2 °C | −0.5 °C | 82 | 104 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.7 °C | 14.4 °C | −5.1 °C | 73 | 66 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.7 °C | 11.8 °C | −8.6 °C | 72 | 56 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 8.5 °C | 29.9 °C | −10.2 °C | 946 | 1697 | 73 | 33 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Basel / Binningen (9 km, 316 m), St. Chrischona (10 km, 493 m), Rünenberg (17 km, 611 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gempen (734 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Gempen:
- Weather Nuglar-St. Pantaleon
- Weather Dornach
- Weather Arlesheim
- Weather Hochwald
- Weather Büren (SO)
- Weather Seltisberg
- Weather Lupsingen
- Weather Frenkendorf
- Weather Pratteln
- Weather Reinach (BL)
- Weather Liestal
- Weather Duggingen
→ Nearby cities · Canton Solothurn
Frequently asked questions about weather in Gempen
What is the weather in Gempen today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Gempen, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Gempen?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Gempen.
Will it rain tomorrow in Gempen?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Gempen.
What is the air quality in Gempen?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Gempen.
Are there weather alerts for Gempen?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Gempen located?
Gempen sits at around 734 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 Gempen?
The warmest month in Gempen is July, averaging 17.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Gempen per year?
Gempen receives about 946 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (109 mm), the driest February (50 mm).
When is the best time to visit Gempen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.4 °C on average, 233 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.