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Wildhaus, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,221 Population 92/sq mi density
3,576 ft Elevation 1,090 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Wildhaus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches. The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,576 ft (1,090 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates47.2058°N, 9.3540°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

629 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 99 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 150 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 61 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 49 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 115 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 102 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 56 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 100 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 4 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 99 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 51 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 10 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 12 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 13 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 15 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 46 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 48 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 100 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 116 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 38 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 27 119 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 79 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.6 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.1 in

Wildhaus has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (3.6").

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