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Sulz, Switzerland

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1,215 Population 794/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Sulz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density794/sq mi
Coordinates47.5360°N, 8.0963°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

778 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 145 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 101 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 105 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 137 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 136 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 84 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 103 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 102 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 109 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 110 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 141 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 88 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 67 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 93 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 143 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 133 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 55 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 9 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 82 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 87 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
February 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Sulz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (3.5").

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