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Henggart, Switzerland

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1,574 Population 690/sq mi density
1,453 ft Elevation 443 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Henggart 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

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates47.5627°N, 8.6822°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

666 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 76 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 108 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 141 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 116 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 67 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 108 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 70 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 69 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 53 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 69 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 146 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 76 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 48 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 142 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 33 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 27 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 101 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 47 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 37 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 86 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 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Henggart has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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