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Kappelen, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,075
Population
147/sq mi density
1,467 ft
Elevation
447 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Kappelen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0602°N, 7.2686°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 | 98 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 65 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Kappelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").