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Sankt Niklaus, Switzerland
Full City Profile
2,352
Population
68/sq mi density
3,658 ft
Elevation
1,115 meters
30°F
Avg Temperature
-1°C
Sankt Niklaus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1772°N, 7.8035°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 | 87 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Sankt Niklaus has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and September the driest (2.6").