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Blumenstein, Switzerland

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1,154 Population 290/sq mi density
2,175 ft Elevation 663 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Blumenstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,175 ft (663 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates46.7421°N, 7.5214°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 294.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

834 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 32 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 95 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 149 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 121 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 143 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 148 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 93 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 93 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 104 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 112 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 143 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 50 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 106 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 90 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 104 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 121 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 52 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 75 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 34 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
August 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Blumenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.8").

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