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Unterwasser, Switzerland
Full City Profile
685
Population
52/sq mi density
2,976 ft
Elevation
907 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Unterwasser 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. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches. The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,976 ft (907 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1970°N, 9.3086°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 120 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 76 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in |
Unterwasser has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (3.5").