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Sankt Peterzell, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,207 Population 3/sq mi density
2,356 ft Elevation 718 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Sankt Peterzell 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

Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Area362.2 sq mi (938.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates47.3178°N, 9.1760°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 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 M4.8 117 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 65 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 100 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 74 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 114 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 67 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 117 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 21 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 118 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 55 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 24 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 12 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 23 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 25 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 51 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 37 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 118 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 20 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 137 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 77 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.1 in

Sankt Peterzell has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (3.5").

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