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Morschach, Switzerland

Full City Profile

971 Population 127/sq mi density
2,126 ft Elevation 648 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Morschach 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

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates46.9827°N, 8.6183°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

869 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 M4.8 136 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 114 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 72 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 139 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 120 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 12 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 136 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 70 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 60 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 137 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
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 148 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 48 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 114 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 109 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 20 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 149 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 137 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 27 147 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 22 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Morschach has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.7").

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