What historical readings show
What the year comparison shows for Lake Murten
Typical low point
429.05 m a.s.l.
November 29
Typical high point
429.47 m a.s.l.
May 16
Typical range
42 cm
Difference between daily medians
In the 1991-2020 reference period, Lake Murten's seasonal median is lowest on November 29 at 429.05 m a.s.l. and highest on May 16 at 429.47 m a.s.l.. The difference between these typical points is 42 cm. This describes the average seasonal cycle, not the largest individual fluctuation.
The 2026 curve currently contains 311 calendar days. On November 7 it shows 428.91 m a.s.l., which is 20 cm below that calendar day's median of 429.10 m a.s.l.. Compared with the same calendar day in 2025, the value is 38 cm lower.
For the comparison years 1991-2020, the highest displayed value is 430.47 m a.s.l. on April 11 and the lowest is 428.73 m a.s.l. on January 17. These extremes apply to this period, not the entire measurement history.
The analysis uses the water-level series from Murtensee, Murten. Matching calendar days are compared, and the median is the middle value of the reference years. This classification does not replace flood warnings or local safety information.