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Lichtensteig, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,870
Population
75/sq mi density
2,093 ft
Elevation
638 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Lichtensteig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Area | 24.9 sq mi (64.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3238°N, 9.0876°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 | 142 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 73 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Lichtensteig has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.2").