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Büsingen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,473 Population 130/sq mi density
1,299 ft Elevation 396 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,111 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $785/mo rent
Büsingen 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 Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates47.6964°N, 8.6876°W
TimezoneEurope/Busingen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

635 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 62 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 121 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 120 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 87 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 77 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 121 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 77 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 78 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 65 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 77 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 149 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 90 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 63 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 114 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 43 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 30 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 62 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 86 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 8 101 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 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Büsingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.0").

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