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Waldstatt, Switzerland

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1,722 Population 179/sq mi density
2,700 ft Elevation 823 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Waldstatt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches. The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,700 ft (823 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates47.3563°N, 9.2835°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.8"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 37.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

631 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 114 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 97 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 67 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 67 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 106 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 114 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 21 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 64 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 69 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 115 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 19 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 19 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 19 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 18 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 115 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 58 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 83 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 119 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 27 135 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 86 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Waldstatt has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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