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Ganterschwil, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,145 Population 371/sq mi density
2,031 ft Elevation 619 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Ganterschwil 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

Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates47.3810°N, 9.0924°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

670 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 M4.8 127 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 92 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 81 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 74 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 121 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 127 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 76 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 128 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 31 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 20 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 33 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 32 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 33 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 37 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 127 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 55 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 70 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 146 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 79 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Ganterschwil has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.5").

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