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Lauerz, Switzerland

Full City Profile

913 Population 51/sq mi density
1,480 ft Elevation 451 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Lauerz 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

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates47.0333°N, 8.5834°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

877 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 M4.8 140 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 77 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 112 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 135 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 121 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 61 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 140 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 141 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 18 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 75 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 144 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 47 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 74 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 73 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 119 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 111 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 141 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 28 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 27 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 4.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Lauerz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (3.4").

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