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Welschenrohr, Switzerland

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1,179 Population 534/sq mi density
2,244 ft Elevation 684 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Welschenrohr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,244 ft (684 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density534/sq mi
Coordinates47.2805°N, 7.5266°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

834 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 138 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 56 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 100 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 139 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 59 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 95 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 149 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 147 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 123 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 116 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 150 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 109 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 112 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 95 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 67 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 61 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 56 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 114 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 110 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 91 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 70 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in

Welschenrohr has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.2").

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