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Erlinsbach, Switzerland

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2,258 Population 1,344/sq mi density
1,319 ft Elevation 402 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Erlinsbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,344/sq mi
Coordinates47.3975°N, 8.0080°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 134 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 90 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 117 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 77 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 105 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 94 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 132 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 89 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 111 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 113 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 64 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 87 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 130 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 18 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 50 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 66 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 76 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 74 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in Coldest

Erlinsbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (3.4").

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