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Fällanden, Switzerland

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2,100 Population 850/sq mi density
1,470 ft Elevation 448 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Fällanden 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

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates47.3717°N, 8.6387°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 97 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 115 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 94 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 128 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 51 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 94 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 59 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 65 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 64 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 43 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 142 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 66 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 56 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 28 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 143 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 71 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 36 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 126 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 82 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 34 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 64 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Fällanden has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.6").

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