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Luchsingen, Switzerland

Glarus · Switzerland

Luchsingen is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 1,119. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,119 Population 94/sq mi density
1,880 ft Elevation 573 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Luchsingen

Luchsingen

Luchsingen is a village and former municipality in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland.

People

Population1,119
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Population1,119
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Coordinates46.9664°, 9.0372°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGlarus
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall376.0 inches (955 cm)

About Luchsingen

Luchsingen is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 1,119. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet (573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Luchsingen 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below Switzerland avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates46.9664°N, 9.0372°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 105 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 90 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 138 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 145 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 42 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 132 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 106 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 41 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 106 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 23 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 34 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 48 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 28 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 46 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 47 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 124 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 132 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 28 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 106 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 13 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 45 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 4.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in
April 32°F (0°C) 5.9 in
May 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 46°F (8°C) 6.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 5.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.2 in

Luchsingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 9°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (4.3").

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Radio Stations near Luchsingen

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Energy Zürich (NRJ) mainstream, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
1.FM - Deep Techno & Deep House deep house, techno MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio24 main, mainstream MP3
Radio Central - MP3
Virgin Radio Switzerland - MP3
SRF 1 public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
GOAT Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio1.ch 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
GDS.FM acid-house, experimental MP3 320 kbps
1.FM Absolute 90's Radio 90s, pop MP3 192 kbps
VirginRadio rock MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
Barix Radio classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Radio Barix AAC adult contemporary, pop AAC 48 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk FM easy listening MP3 170 kbps
New Clear Radio brit pop, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
80ies dot radio - MP3
Rundfunk.fm funk MP3 320 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zürich Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LoRa 97.5 community radio, feminist MP3
R102 variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Audioasyl electronic MP3 320 kbps
RADIO MARIA SWITZERLAND catholic, christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Luchsingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alphüttenmuseum
Alpinmuseum
Anna Göldi-Museum
Bäckereimuseum
Casa Latour
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Sool
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Grünhornhütte
House of Läderach
Klangschmiede
Kunsthaus
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Marchmuseum
Meister da Vuorz
Museum Amden
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sernftalbahn
Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Sauerstofffabrik
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Urwaldpavillon

Libraries in Luchsingen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Altendorf0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
Mediothek Lachen0.0
Regionalbibliothek March0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0

Farmers Markets in Luchsingen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorf-Märt
Fyrobig Märt
Markthalle
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Luchsingen

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Restaurants in Luchsingen

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bächistübli
Bergrestaurant Seblengrat
Freihof
Gasthaus zum Klöntal
Käsernalp
Skistübli

Breweries in Luchsingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler

Stadiums & Teams in Luchsingen

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Ski Resorts Near Luchsingen

118 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Luchsingen

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Luchsingen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
572 m (1,877 ft)
Area
30.8 km² (11.9 mi²)
Postal Code
8775

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luchsingen

What is the population of Luchsingen?

Luchsingen has a population of 1,119 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luchsingen?

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

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