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Sevelen, Switzerland

Saint Gallen · Switzerland

Sevelen is a small town in Saint Gallen, Switzerland with a population of 4,392. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4,392 Population 357/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
92.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Sevelen

Sevelen

Sevelen is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Werdenberg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

People

Population4,392
Density357/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain92.2 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population4,392
Population Density357 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates47.1221°, 9.4860°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceSaint Gallen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.2 inches (2,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall213.0 inches (541 cm)

About Sevelen

Sevelen is a small town in Switzerland (Saint Gallen) with a population of 4,392. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Sevelen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Switzerland avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates47.1221°N, 9.4860°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

620 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 85 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 38 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 52 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 137 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 126 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 94 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 61 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 11 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 41 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 86 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 85 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 16 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 27 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 16 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 15 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 55 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 86 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 52 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 111 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 27 105 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 83 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in

Sevelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Sevelen

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primarschule Gadretsch
Oberstufe Galstramm
Schulhaus Rans
Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Seidenbaum
Primarschule Gadretsch
Oberstufenzentrum Seidenbaum
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Radio Stations near Sevelen

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Radio Vorarlberg HQ (AT) orf MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Partymix (AT) club, dance AAC
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg (AT) orf MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Oldies but Goldies (AT) classic, classic hits AAC
Radio Vaterland (LI) MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz AAC 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg (AT) AAC
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Classic Rock (AT) classic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Proton - das freie Radio (AT) MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg 2000er Hits (AT) 2000er, 2000s AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg Musica Italiana (AT) italian AAC
Electro Radio (DE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Sevelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alamannen-Museumsdorf
Alte Post
Alte-Zeiten-Museum
Altes Bad Pfäfers
Altes Rathaus
Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Arche Noah - Sammlung Kunst & Natur
Artilleriewerk Magletsch
Bergwerk Gonzen
Biedermannhaus
Biermuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
domus - Gallery and Museum
Drachenlochmuseum
Elisabeth-Schwarzkopf-Museum
Franz-Schubert-Museum
Gasometer Kulturzentrum Triesen
Greisinger Museum
Heidihaus
Heidihaus
Heidis Alphütte
Heidis Alphütte
Heimatmuseum
Heimatpflege- und Museumsverein Schattenburg
Hilti Art Foundation
Jüdisches Museum
Klanghaus Toggenburg
Klangschmiede
Kommandobunker Grenzbrigade 8
Kräuter-Pfarrer Künzle Museum
Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte
Kunsthaus Krucker
Kunstmuseum Appenzell
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Landweibelhäuser
Lawena Museum (Elektromuseum)
Legge-Museum
Liechtenstein National Museum
Liechtenstein Treaure Chamber
Militärmuseum
Motorradmuseum Gisingen
Museum am Dorfplatz Gais
Museum Appenzell
Museum Appenzeller Bahnen Wasserauen
Museum Sarganserland
Museum Urgeschichte Koblach
museumbickel
Museümli
Nibelungenmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Otten Kunstraum
Postlis Stadel
Postmuseum
Prättigauer Heimatmuseum
Radiomuseum
Rathaus der freien Walser / Schule
Rathausstall / Tourstart
Schollenmühle
Schollenmühle
Schubertiade-Museum
Schuhmacher-Museum
Stoffels Säge-Mühle
Toobe-Museum
Vorarlberger Museumswelt
Walsermuseum
Zur alten Säge
Zwingli-Haus

Libraries in Sevelen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AK-Bibliothek Feldkirch0.0
Bibliothek Altach0.0
Bibliothek Buchs SG0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Mittelschule Schiers0.0
Bibliothek des Jüdischen Museums0.0
Bibliothek Frastanz0.0
Bibliothek Gais0.0
Bibliothek Götzis0.0
Bibliothek Landquart und Umgebung0.0
Bibliothek Mauren0.0
Bibliothek Rankweil0.0
Bibliothek Rosengarten Grüsch0.0
Bibliothek Vilters-Wangs0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Sargans0.0
Bücherei Hohenems0.0
Bücherei Koblach0.0
Bücherei Tisis0.0
Bücherei und Spielothek Mäder0.0
Bücherpause0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Mels und Sargans0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Untervaz0.0
Kantonsbibliothek0.0
Landesbibliothek0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Sargans0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Klaus-Weiler0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Meiningen0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Altenstadt0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre und Gemeinde Batschuns0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Muntlix0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Nofels0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Maienfeld0.0
Schulbibliothek Zizers0.0
Stadtbibliothek Feldkirch0.0

Farmers Markets in Sevelen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Am Garnmarkt (Freitag)

Hotels in Sevelen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

b-smart Motel

Restaurants in Sevelen

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berggasthaus Aufstieg
Berggasthaus Gemsli
Büelsteihof
El Topo
Firenze
FrischeTHEKE
Heuwiese
Hirschen
Maiensäss
Ochsen
Restaurant Bahnhof
Restaurant Mühle
Schäfli
Thai Style
Tornado

Cafes in Sevelen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plattiser-Stübli

Castles in Sevelen

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brochne Burg
Burgruine Wartau

Gas Stations in Sevelen

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Freie Tankstelle
Riet Garage Tankstelle

Breweries in Sevelen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus
Eschi Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Sevelen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sevelen

128 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 $0
Diavolezza-Lagalb 0.0 $0
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 $0
Avers 0.0 $0
Bivio 0.0 $0
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Nara – Leontica 0.0 $0
Pontresina 0.0 $0
Carì 0.0 $0
Corviglia 0.0 $0
Livigno 0.0 $0
Splügen 0.0 $0
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 $0
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 $0
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 $0
Savognin 0.0 $0
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 $0
Kinderland 0.0 $0
Vals 3000 0.0 $0
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 $0
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 $0
Obermutten 0.0 $0
Alvaneu 0.0 $0
Lenz 0.0 $0
Tschappina 0.0 $0
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 $0
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 $0
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 $0
Rinerhorn 0.0 $0
Tenna 0.0 $0
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 $0
Jakobshorn 0.0 $0
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 $0
Feldis 0.0 $0
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 $0
Pischa 0.0 $0
Tschiertschen 0.0 $0
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 $0
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 $0
Laax 0.0 $0
Parsenn 0.0 $0
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 $0
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 $0
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 $0
Madrisa 0.0 $0
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe 0.0 $0
Elm 0.0 $0
Pany 0.0 $0
Braunwald 0.0 $0
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 $0
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 $0
Gargellen 0.0 $0
Galtür 0.0 $0
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 $0
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 $0
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 $0
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 $0
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 $0
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 $0
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 $0
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 $0
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 $0
Skilift Mugi 0.0 $0
Schilt 0.0 $0
Flumserberg 0.0 $0
Golm 0.0 $0
Euthal 0.0 $0
Malbun 0.0 $0
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 $0
Kerenzerberg 0.0 $0
Sonnenkopf 0.0 $0
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 $0
Wägital 0.0 $0
Sattelegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Malbun 0.0 $0
Arvenbüel 0.0 $0
Amden 0.0 $0
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 $0
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 $0
Wildhaus 0.0 $0
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 $0
Raggal 0.0 $0
Wolzenalp 0.0 $0
Sonntag Stein 0.0 $0
Tanzboden 0.0 $0
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 $0
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 $0
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 $0
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 $0
Furx 0.0 $0
Atzmännig 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 $0
Hemberg 0.0 $0
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 $0
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 $0
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 $0
Gonten 0.0 $0
Sollegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 $0
Diedamskopf 0.0 $0
Tallifte 0.0 $0
Ski lift Schwärzenbach 0.0 $0
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 $0
Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn 0.0 $0
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 $0
Skilift Steg 0.0 $0
Heumöserlift 0.0 $0
Schwellbrunn 0.0 $0
Ifen 0.0 $0
Degersheim 0.0 $0
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 $0
Bödele 0.0 $0
Schetteregg 0.0 $0
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 $0
Bischofsberg 0.0 $0
Grub-Kaien 0.0 $0
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn 0.0 $0
Hochhäderich 0.0 $0
Pfänder 0.0 $0
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 $0
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 $0
Hinterstaufen 0.0 $0
Skilifte Thaler Höhe 0.0 $0
Iberg 0.0 $0
Wengen 0.0 $0
Isny / Felderhalde 0.0 $0
Gohrersberg – Kreuzthal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sevelen

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Amlikon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Ragaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Heiligenberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hilzingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Isny Glider FieldSmall Airport
Konstanz AirfieldSmall Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil AirfieldSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Markdorf Glider FieldSmall Airport
Mollis AirfieldSmall Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen AirfieldSmall Airport
Schänis AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitterdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg AirfieldSmall Airport
Wangen-Lachen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wildberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sevelen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Filiale Sevelen

Treatment Centers in Sevelen

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BioMed Center Sonnenberg
Klinik Gais
Klinik im Hof Nachbehandlungszentrum
Reha Seewis
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sevelen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bruder Klaus Kirche Sevelen
Evangelisch-methodistische Kirche Sevelen
Evangelische Kirche
Reformierte Kirche St. Martin
St. Erasmus-Kapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
470 m (1,542 ft)
Area
30.3 km² (11.7 mi²)
Postal Code
9475

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sevelen

What is the population of Sevelen?

Sevelen has a population of 4,392 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 357 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sevelen?

Sevelen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.2 inches, with 213.0 inches of snow.

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