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Isenthal, Switzerland

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558 Population 110/sq mi density
2,572 ft Elevation 784 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Isenthal 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

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates46.9108°N, 8.5612°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

876 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 138 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 126 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 109 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 148 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 74 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 139 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 138 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 14 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 67 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 106 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 81 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 79 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 147 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 80 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 56 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 26 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 29 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 141 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 27 148 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 13 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 49 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) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Isenthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.7").

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