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Vitznau, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,496
Population
330/sq mi density
1,470 ft
Elevation
448 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Vitznau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches. The area receives 160.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0101°N, 8.4842°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 23 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 50 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Vitznau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (3.2").