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Hermiswil, Switzerland

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3,156 Population 915/sq mi density
2,805 ft Elevation 855 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Hermiswil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density915/sq mi
Coordinates46.8313°N, 7.4778°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 26 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 97 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 147 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 125 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 91 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 104 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 83 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 146 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 114 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 108 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 60 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 103 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 100 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 104 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 89 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 35 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 78 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 39 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Hermiswil has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.4").

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