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Spreitenbach, Switzerland

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11,875 Population 3,227/sq mi density
1,322 ft Elevation 403 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Spreitenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density3,227/sq mi
Coordinates47.4229°N, 8.3679°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

768 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 M4.7 113 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 113 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 99 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 136 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 80 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 63 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 112 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 86 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 64 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 121 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 85 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 44 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 71 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 52 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 34 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 15 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 75 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 70 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
February 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Spreitenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.9").

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