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Wilchingen, Switzerland

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2,193 Population 528/sq mi density
1,391 ft Elevation 424 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Wilchingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,391 ft (424 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates47.6675°N, 8.4677°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 136 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 127 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 135 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 72 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 127 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 87 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 86 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 89 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 89 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 88 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 132 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 73 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 63 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 91 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 58 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 14 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 27 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 97 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
October 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in

Wilchingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (2.6").

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