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Kandersteg, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,123
Population
28/sq mi density
3,845 ft
Elevation
1,172 meters
32°F
Avg Temperature
0°C
Kandersteg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4947°N, 7.6733°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 72 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 35 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Kandersteg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (3.0").