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Engelberg, Switzerland
Full City Profile
4,181
Population
121/sq mi density
3,330 ft
Elevation
1,015 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Engelberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches. The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Area | 34.4 sq mi (89.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8211°N, 8.4013°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 8 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 34 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in |
Engelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.8").