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Rüschegg, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,697
Population
204/sq mi density
3,061 ft
Elevation
933 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Rüschegg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,061 ft (933 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7798°N, 7.3917°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 44 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
Rüschegg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.4").