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Termen, Switzerland

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793 Population 109/sq mi density
3,028 ft Elevation 923 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Termen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.8°F
36% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,028 ft (923 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates46.3269°N, 8.0210°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 125 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 90 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 86 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 139 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 121 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 133 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 145 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 44 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 131 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 135 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 33 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 93 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 65 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 106 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 56 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 100 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 147 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 69 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 147 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 64 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 45 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
May 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
July 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
October 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.7 in

Termen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 23°F in February to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.5").

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