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Meiringen, Switzerland
Full City Profile
4,652
Population
128/sq mi density
1,965 ft
Elevation
599 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Meiringen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7271°N, 8.1872°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 | 25 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 17 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Meiringen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (3.7").