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Unterseen, Switzerland

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5,150 Population 530/sq mi density
1,870 ft Elevation 570 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Unterseen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates46.6853°N, 7.8472°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 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 58 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 128 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 125 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 127 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 73 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 137 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 117 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 141 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 136 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 140 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 114 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 86 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 84 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 90 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 86 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 118 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 69 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 51 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 11 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.0 in

Unterseen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.5").

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