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Fiesch, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,003
Population
138/sq mi density
3,451 ft
Elevation
1,052 meters
33°F
Avg Temperature
1°C
Fiesch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3998°N, 8.1353°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 | 53 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 39 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Fiesch has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 21°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.7").