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Wattwil, Switzerland

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8,089 Population 325/sq mi density
2,011 ft Elevation 613 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Wattwil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,011 ft (613 m)
Area24.9 sq mi (64.5 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates47.2996°N, 9.0866°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 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 M4.8 121 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 101 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 81 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 67 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 121 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 122 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 50 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 25 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 121 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 68 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 12 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 31 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 31 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 29 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 31 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 122 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 105 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 70 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 75 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 27 140 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 71 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m — 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 6.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Wattwil has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.2").

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