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Illgau, Switzerland
Schwyz · Switzerland
Illgau is a small town in Schwyz, Switzerland with a population of 752. Elevation: 2,690 ft (820 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
752
Population
25/sq mi density
2,690 ft
Elevation
820 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
98.8 in
Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich
Timezone
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About Illgau
Illgau is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.
People
Population752
Density25/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
| Population | 752 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9876°, 8.7251° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Schwyz |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.8 inches (2,509 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 160.2 inches (407 cm) |
About Illgau
Illgau is a small town in Switzerland (Schwyz) with a population of 752. The city sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet (820 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Illgau 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9876°N, 8.7251°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 141 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 27 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in |
Illgau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (4.2").
Schools in Illgau
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuhlhaus Ried | - | - | - | - |
| Schulhaus Illgau | - | - | - | - |
| Schule Riemenstalden | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Illgau
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF 4 News | news, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy Zürich (NRJ) | mainstream, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Amsterdam Trance Radio | trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Pilatus | - | MP3 | |
| 1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House | deep house, techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zürisee | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio24 | main, mainstream | MP3 | |
| Virgin Radio Switzerland | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Central | - | MP3 | |
| 80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive | 80s, alternative rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Classic Rock Replay Radio | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SRF 1 | public radio, srg ssr | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio1.ch | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOAT Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GDS.FM | acid-house, experimental | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz | local news, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Bossa Nova Hits | latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 1.FM - Disco Ball 70's-80's Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio SRF 1 Zürich Schaffhausen | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| VirginRadio | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Eviva | - | MP3 | |
| 1.FM Absolute 90's Radio | 90s, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bachata Nation Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Life Channel | browserfriendly, christian | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Barix Radio | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Barix AAC | adult contemporary, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (AAC 64KB) (IT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SRF1 Regionaljournal Zürich-Schaffhausen | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| New Clear Radio | brit pop, classic rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Vintageradio.ch | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WALTS WELT | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Rundfunk FM | easy listening | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) | undefined | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunk.fm | funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 80ies dot radio | - | MP3 | |
| Audioasyl | electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Sunshine (GB) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND | catholic, christian | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| R102 | variety | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 3FACH | - | MP3 | |
| Jam On Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JAMES FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zürich Nord | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LoRa 97.5 | community radio, feminist | MP3 | |
| Radio Gloria | christian, katholik | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Open Broadcast | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio LoRa | community radio, feminist | MP3 |
Museums in Illgau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphüttenmuseum | ||||
| Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus | ||||
| Bergsturzmuseum | ||||
| Bielensäge | ||||
| Bloodhound-Museum | ||||
| Bundesbriefmuseum | ||||
| Chärnehus | ||||
| Diorama | ||||
| Dörflihaus-Museum | ||||
| enea Baummuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fischereimuseum | ||||
| Forum der Schweizergeschichte | ||||
| Fram Museum Kulturerbe Einsiedeln | ||||
| Grünhornhütte | ||||
| Haus für Kunst Uri | ||||
| Heimatkundliche Sammlung | ||||
| Historisches Museum der altfreyen Republik Gersau | ||||
| Historisches Museum Uri | ||||
| Hof Gersau | ||||
| Informationszentrum Morgarten | ||||
| Johanna Spyri Museum | ||||
| Kimmelstiftung für Postgeschichte Museum Bauernhof | ||||
| Kirchenschatzmuseum | ||||
| Kunst(Zeug)Haus | ||||
| Kunsthaus Zug | ||||
| Marchmuseum | ||||
| Museum "Alte Sagi" | ||||
| Museum Burg Zug | ||||
| Museum für Urgeschichte | ||||
| Naturkundesammlung | ||||
| Nicola Erni Collection | ||||
| Nicola Erni Collection | ||||
| Panorama | ||||
| Polenmuseum | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Vitznau-Rigi | ||||
| Schafbock- und Lebkuchenmuseum | ||||
| Schweizer Dufour Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona | ||||
| Tell-Museum | ||||
| Urner Mineralien-Museum | ||||
| Urwaldpavillon | ||||
| Werftmuseum |
Libraries in Illgau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Ägerital | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Altendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Baar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Baar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Freienbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Menzingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Vitznau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Zug | 0.0 | |||||
| Didaktisches Zentrum Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Richterswil | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Wollerau | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the Schwyz Canton | 0.0 | |||||
| medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Rapperswil-Jona | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Freienbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Lachen | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek PH Zug | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Einsiedeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Polish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Regionalbibliothek March | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muotathal | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek Hirzel | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv / Kantonsbibliothek Uri | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv des Kantons Schwyz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wädenswil | 0.0 | |||||
| Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin | 0.0 | |||||
| Studienbibliothek im Zeughaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Walchwil_Public_Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Illgau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altdorfer Wuchämärcht | |||||
| Dorf-Märt | |||||
| Fyrobig Märt | |||||
| The Shops at Mütschi Center |
Hotels in Illgau
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Hotel Passhöhe
Hotel Restaurant Sigristenhaus
Restaurants in Illgau
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Alpwirtschaft Goldplangg
Alpwirtschaft Zwäcken
Berggasthaus Hand
Fluhhof
Grossenboden
Mauserhütte
Metzg-Hütte
Oberberg
Passhöhe Ibergeregg
Restaurant Adler
Restaurant Sonnenhütte
Schnapshütte
Selgis Restaurant
Waldhüttli
Banks in Illgau
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Raiffeisenbank Rigi
Breweries in Illgau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ägeribier | ||||
| Bier Factory | ||||
| Blattmann Bier | ||||
| Brauerei Baar | ||||
| Brauerei Rosengarten | ||||
| Götter Brauerei | ||||
| Horseshoe Braueri | ||||
| VONI Brauerei GmbH | ||||
| Waldrestaurant Höllgrotten |
Stadiums & Teams in Illgau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Illgau
102 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarea Valchiavenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Splügen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschappina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarn-Heinzenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Braunwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dreieck – Glarus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mugi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flumserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Euthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kerenzerberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wägital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Friherrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattelegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Schnabelsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bennau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arvenbüel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wolzenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanzboden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Atzmännig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberholz-Farner | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hemberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ebenalp-Horn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urnäsch Osteregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gonten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sollegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Fischenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Ghöch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bäretswil | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Steg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Degersheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Röhrenmoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Illgau
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Dübendorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amlikon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birrfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlhof Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Buttwil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Hausen am Albis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Konstanz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Lommis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Markdorf Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mollis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schänis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmerlat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitterdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Winterthur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Illgau
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cereneo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Illgau
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Herz Jesu Kapelle | |
| Kapelle St. Anna im Gründel (Gründelkapelle) | |
| Kapelle St. Johann | |
| Marienkapelle | |
| Pfarrkirche Illgau | |
| Wart |
Explore Near Illgau
Quick Facts
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
610 m (2,001 ft)
Area
172.1 km² (66.4 mi²)
Postal Code
6436
🇨🇭 About Switzerland
Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Illgau
What is the population of Illgau?
Illgau has a population of 752 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 30.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Illgau?
Illgau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches, with 160.2 inches of snow.
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