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Alpnach, Switzerland
Full City Profile
5,218
Population
252/sq mi density
1,519 ft
Elevation
463 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Alpnach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches. The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9423°N, 8.2718°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 24 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 33 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Alpnach has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (3.7").