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Weggis, Switzerland

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3,863 Population 1,903/sq mi density
1,440 ft Elevation 439 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Weggis 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 Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,903/sq mi
Coordinates47.0321°N, 8.4322°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 160.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

866 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 138 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 87 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 101 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 132 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 27 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 86 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 85 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 84 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 133 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 58 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 82 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 117 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 103 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 38 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 27 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 146 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 65 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 63 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: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 26 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 49 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 144 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

Weggis 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").

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