Linthal, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,080 Population 21/sq mi density

2,172 ft Elevation 662 meters

26°F Avg Temperature -3°C

Linthal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches. The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	25.8°F
	52% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,172 ft (662 m)
Area	50.7 sq mi (131.2 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9213°N, 8.9980°W
Timezone	Europe/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"

137% above US avg

Snowfall 376.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"

Driest Month (Feb) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

784 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	106 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	143 km
Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	142 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	95 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	43 km
Jun 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria	M4.6	137 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	39 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	20 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	41 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	107 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	107 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	51 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	34 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	118 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	53 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	54 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	127 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	8 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	30 km
Dec 31, 1999	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.3	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	119 km
1601	LAKE LUCERNE	Eruption + Earthquake	4.0 m	8	40 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	81 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	4.5 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	5.1 in
April	30°F (-1°C)	6.1 in
May	39°F (4°C)	6.3 in
June	44°F (7°C)	7.4 in
July	42°F (6°C)	7.8 in	Wettest
August	49°F (10°C)	7.3 in	Warmest
September	44°F (7°C)	6.5 in
October	38°F (3°C)	5.9 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	5.9 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	5.4 in

Linthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 9°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (4.5").

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