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Obermeilen, Switzerland

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2,871 Population 462/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Obermeilen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates47.2657°N, 8.6557°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

807 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 M4.8 146 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 124 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 108 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 85 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 113 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 146 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 39 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 85 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 54 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 144 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 146 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 64 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 38 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 62 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 63 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 45 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 134 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 17 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 147 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 53 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Obermeilen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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