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Fischingen, Switzerland

Full City Profile

2,548 Population 520/sq mi density
2,008 ft Elevation 612 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Fischingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,008 ft (612 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates47.4142°N, 8.9686°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

692 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 136 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 82 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 91 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 89 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 130 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 40 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 136 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 137 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 83 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 58 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 27 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 42 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 43 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 43 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 35 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 57 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 137 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 81 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 149 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 77 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in

Fischingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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