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Pfäffikon, Switzerland
Full City Profile
11,931
Population
968/sq mi density
1,827 ft
Elevation
557 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Pfäffikon 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 Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3645°N, 8.7920°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 67 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Pfäffikon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.4").