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SwedenMurgenthal water level
River gauge, Aare, Aargau, Switzerland
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Flow
- 109 m³/s
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
At 398.36 m, the Aare at Murgenthal is far below normal for mid-October.
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Early autumn is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Visiting the river at Murgenthal
On rivers that carry barges, low water means lighter loads and slower traffic. Paddlers will find more gravel and less current.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Aare
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BruggRiver gauge, Aare | 119 m³/s | Very low | 37 km | |
| Untersiggenthal, StilliRiver gauge, Aare | 218 m³/s | Very low | 41 km | |
| Brügg, AegertenRiver gauge, Aare | 97.9 m³/s | Very low | 44 km | |
| Bern, SchönauRiver gauge, Aare | 66.7 m³/s | Low | 47 km | |
| KlingnauRiver gauge, Aare | – | No reference yet | 47 km | |
| HagneckRiver gauge, Aare | 56.9 m³/s | Very low | 54 km | |
| ThunRiver gauge, Aare | 52.5 m³/s | Low | 58 km | |
| BrienzwilerRiver gauge, Aare | 9.26 m³/s | Very low | 61 km | |
| Ringgenberg, GoldswilRiver gauge, Aare | 28.8 m³/s | Very low | 64 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murgenthal, WalliswilRiver gauge, Murg | 0.89 m³/s | Very low | 1.5 km | |
| ZofingenRiver gauge, Wigger | 0.91 m³/s | Very low | 8.3 km | |
| Olten, HammermühleRiver gauge, Dünnern | 0.35 m³/s | Very low | 11 km | |
| NebikonRiver gauge, Luthern | 0.23 m³/s | Very low | 14 km | |
| Huttwil, HäberenbadRiver gauge, Langeten | 0.31 m³/s | Very low | 16 km | |
| Wiler, LimpachmündungRiver gauge, Emme | 1.47 m³/s | Normal | 24 km | |
| OberkirchRiver gauge, Suhre | 0.05 m³/s | Very low | 25 km | |
| LiestalRiver gauge, Ergolz | 0.22 m³/s | Very low | 26 km |
Questions and answers
How often is Murgenthal updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:40 PM GMT+2.
What is the water level of Murgenthal today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 11:40 PM GMT+2, the surface elevation was 398.36 m. Very low.
Is the level of Murgenthal normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the BAFU Allgemeine Bedingungen für aktuelle hydrologische Rohdaten (commercial and non-commercial use allowed). We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie
- Station code
bafu:2063(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.26605, 7.82883(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- m ü.M. (LN02)
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- BAFU Allgemeine Bedingungen für aktuelle hydrologische Rohdaten (commercial and non-commercial use allowed). Quelle: BAFU
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 398.36 m | 2026-10-16 21:40 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 109 m³/s | 2026-10-16 21:40 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Abteilung Hydrologie: Murgenthal (bafu:2063). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/switzerland/aargau/murgenthal
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer