About Le Locle
Le Locle is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Neuchâtel (NE), at 47.080° latitude and 6.768° longitude. The municipality is part of the Jura massif, continental climate, cold winters and moderate summers. Also known as Le Locle, Le Locle benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Le Locle
The climate in Le Locle is characteristic of the Jura massif, continental climate, cold winters and moderate summers. 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 Le Locle and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Le Locle: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Le Locle: 1991–2020 normals
In Le Locle (971 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.3 °C. The warmest month is July (15.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.8 °C). About 1371 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (131 mm) with a minimum in February (92 mm). The sun shines for about 1755 hours a year, mostly in July (215 h). On average there are 127 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.7 °C and the absolute minimum −15.4 °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 | −0.8 °C | 10.5 °C | −15.4 °C | 105 | 95 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.5 °C | 11.7 °C | −15.4 °C | 92 | 106 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.9 °C | 15.6 °C | −10.5 °C | 98 | 144 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.4 °C | 19.8 °C | −5.6 °C | 95 | 160 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 10.4 °C | 23.6 °C | −0.7 °C | 129 | 171 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.1 °C | 27.4 °C | 2.9 °C | 118 | 192 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul | 15.9 °C | 28.7 °C | 5.1 °C | 129 | 215 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 15.6 °C | 28.2 °C | 4.1 °C | 129 | 205 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 11.8 °C | 23.8 °C | 1.4 °C | 113 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.3 °C | 21.1 °C | −3.0 °C | 116 | 134 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.3 °C | 16.3 °C | −9.3 °C | 116 | 93 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.2 °C | 11.0 °C | −13.8 °C | 131 | 80 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 7.3 °C | 28.7 °C | −15.4 °C | 1371 | 1755 | 127 | 16 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Chaux-de-Fonds (2 km, 1017 m), La Brévine (16 km, 1050 m), Chaumont (16 km, 1136 m), adjusted to the elevation of Le Locle (971 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Le Locle:
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- Weather La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Weather La Chaux-du-Milieu
- Weather Le Cerneux-Péquignot
- Weather Val-de-Ruz
- Weather Rochefort
- Weather Renan (BE)
- Weather Brot-Plamboz
- Weather La Ferrière
- Weather Les Bois
- Weather Les Ponts-de-Martel
→ Nearby cities · Canton Neuchâtel
Frequently asked questions about weather in Le Locle
What is the weather in Le Locle today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Le Locle, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Le Locle?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Le Locle.
Will it rain tomorrow in Le Locle?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Le Locle.
What is the air quality in Le Locle?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Le Locle.
Are there weather alerts for Le Locle?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Le Locle located?
Le Locle sits at around 971 m above sea level in the canton of Neuchâtel. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Le Locle?
The warmest month in Le Locle is July, averaging 15.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Le Locle per year?
Le Locle receives about 1371 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (131 mm), the driest February (92 mm).
When is the best time to visit Le Locle?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.9 °C on average, 215 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.