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Wangen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
27,045 Population 442/sq mi density
1,877 ft Elevation 572 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,545 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $581/mo rent
Wangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches. The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,877 ft (572 m)
Area61.2 sq mi (158.5 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates47.6895°N, 9.8325°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 237.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 126 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 148 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 54 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 104 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 85 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 75 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 107 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 119 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 126 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 126 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 67 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 56 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 54 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 74 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 53 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 113 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 102 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 126 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 50 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 114 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 8 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in

Wangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.7").

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