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Buttwil, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,185
Population
229/sq mi density
2,100 ft
Elevation
640 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Buttwil 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 | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2683°N, 8.3106°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 | 54 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
Buttwil has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (3.4").