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Hohenrain, Switzerland

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2,090 Population 617/sq mi density
1,982 ft Elevation 604 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Hohenrain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches. The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density617/sq mi
Coordinates47.1808°N, 8.3180°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 102 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 125 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 139 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 97 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 100 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 79 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 43 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 120 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 89 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 134 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 90 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 63 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 34 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 112 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 54 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 37 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 49 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 18 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 50 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 45 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 57 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in

Hohenrain has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (3.4").

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