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Schüpfheim, Switzerland

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3,723 Population 157/sq mi density
2,372 ft Elevation 723 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Schüpfheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,372 ft (723 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates46.9516°N, 8.0172°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 68 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 116 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 55 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 105 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 114 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 110 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 91 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 137 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 107 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 67 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 60 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 123 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 79 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 63 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 94 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 40 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 25 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.5 in

Schüpfheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.9").

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