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Huttwil, Switzerland

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4,643 Population 676/sq mi density
2,195 ft Elevation 669 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Huttwil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density676/sq mi
Coordinates47.1150°N, 7.8621°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

854 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 63 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 131 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 149 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 114 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 129 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 70 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 123 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 98 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 131 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 122 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 129 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 89 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 93 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 68 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 82 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 136 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 50 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 100 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 60 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 44 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in Driest
April 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.4 in

Huttwil has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (3.7").

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