About Oberbalm
Oberbalm is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Bern (BE), at 46.877° latitude and 7.438° longitude. The municipality is part of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Also known as Oberbalm, Oberbalm benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Oberbalm
The climate in Oberbalm 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 Oberbalm and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Oberbalm: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Oberbalm: 1991–2020 normals
In Oberbalm (765 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.4 °C. The warmest month is July (17.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.3 °C). About 1077 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (120 mm) with a minimum in February (56 mm). The sun shines for about 1818 hours a year, mostly in July (243 h). On average there are 97 frost days and 7 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.0 °C and the absolute minimum −10.4 °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 | −0.3 °C | 10.3 °C | −10.4 °C | 60 | 76 | 23 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.4 °C | 11.9 °C | −9.7 °C | 56 | 100 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.3 °C | 16.8 °C | −6.0 °C | 66 | 152 | 14 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.9 °C | 21.0 °C | −2.7 °C | 81 | 176 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 12.0 °C | 25.2 °C | 1.4 °C | 120 | 193 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun | 15.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 5.1 °C | 112 | 220 | 0 | 8 |
| Jul | 17.6 °C | 30.0 °C | 7.8 °C | 118 | 243 | 0 | 12 |
| Aug | 17.2 °C | 29.4 °C | 7.0 °C | 120 | 226 | 0 | 11 |
| Sep | 13.0 °C | 24.4 °C | 3.5 °C | 93 | 173 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 8.7 °C | 19.7 °C | −0.9 °C | 93 | 122 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.6 °C | 14.4 °C | −5.6 °C | 78 | 74 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.4 °C | 10.7 °C | −9.1 °C | 81 | 63 | 21 | 0 |
| Year | 8.4 °C | 30.0 °C | −10.4 °C | 1077 | 1818 | 97 | 36 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Bern / Zollikofen (13 km, 553 m), Mühleberg (16 km, 480 m), Plaffeien (19 km, 1042 m), adjusted to the elevation of Oberbalm (765 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Oberbalm:
- Weather Wald (BE)
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- Weather Belp
- Weather Toffen
- Weather Kehrsatz
- Weather Kaufdorf
- Weather Köniz
- Weather Schwarzenburg
- Weather Neuenegg
- Weather Allmendingen
- Weather Rubigen
Frequently asked questions about weather in Oberbalm
What is the weather in Oberbalm today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Oberbalm, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Oberbalm?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Oberbalm.
Will it rain tomorrow in Oberbalm?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Oberbalm.
What is the air quality in Oberbalm?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Oberbalm.
Are there weather alerts for Oberbalm?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Oberbalm located?
Oberbalm sits at around 765 m above sea level in the canton of Bern. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Oberbalm?
The warmest month in Oberbalm is July, averaging 17.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Oberbalm per year?
Oberbalm receives about 1077 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (120 mm), the driest February (56 mm).
When is the best time to visit Oberbalm?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.6 °C on average, 243 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.