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Benglen, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,937
Population
784/sq mi density
1,877 ft
Elevation
572 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Benglen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3608°N, 8.6369°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 63 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Benglen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.6").