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Münchwilen, Switzerland

Full City Profile

5,623 Population 999/sq mi density
1,686 ft Elevation 514 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Münchwilen 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 Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density999/sq mi
Coordinates47.4772°N, 8.9968°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

680 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 M4.8 139 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 87 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 91 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 82 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 128 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 88 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 140 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 139 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 65 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 43 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 44 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 44 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 32 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 140 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 65 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 42 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 59 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 86 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 2 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 84 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in

Münchwilen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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