Wald, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

2,706 Population 81/sq mi density

2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$30,844 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$82,200 home value, $411/mo rent

Wald experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,156 ft (657 m)
Area	33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	47.9333°N, 9.1667°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 21.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

611 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	106 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	33 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	131 km
Jun 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria	M4.6	132 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	133 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	86 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	117 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	81 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	78 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	79 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	78 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	94 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	117 km
Aug 24, 1996	1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland	M4.2	54 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	87 km
May 12, 2005	1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland	M4.2	131 km
Jun 4, 2024	2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland	M4.2	98 km
Jan 21, 2008	4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland	M4.2	132 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	71 km
Feb 11, 2012	2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland	M4.2	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	136 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in	Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
June	58°F (15°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.6 in

Wald has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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