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Affeltrangen, Switzerland

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2,135 Population 420/sq mi density
1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Affeltrangen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates47.5258°N, 9.0331°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

683 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 141 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 91 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 90 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 76 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 126 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 92 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 142 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 141 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 71 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 46 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 37 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 142 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 70 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 48 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 59 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 90 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 90 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Affeltrangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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