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Appenzell, Switzerland
Full City Profile
5,649
Population
868/sq mi density
2,569 ft
Elevation
783 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Appenzell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches. The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3310°N, 9.4100°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 127 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 91 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in |
Appenzell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (3.6").