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Ramsen, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,316 Population 253/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Ramsen 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

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates47.7080°N, 8.8095°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

623 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 113 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 58 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 117 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 147 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 118 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 88 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 71 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 62 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 90 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 64 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 95 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 66 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 31 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 51 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 116 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 8 104 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Ramsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.0").

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