Wolpertswende, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

4,128 Population 166/sq mi density

1,883 ft Elevation 574 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$32,545 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

Wolpertswende 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,883 ft (574 m)
Area	24.8 sq mi (64.3 km²)
Population Density	166/sq mi
Coordinates	47.8947°N, 9.6120°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 20.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

538 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	124 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	57 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	82 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	127 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	82 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	127 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	71 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	84 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	70 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	72 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	106 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	123 km
May 16, 1990	3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria	M4.2	112 km
Jun 4, 2024	2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland	M4.2	109 km
Jan 21, 2008	4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland	M4.2	127 km
Jul 10, 1993	4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria	M4.2	78 km
Aug 24, 1996	1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland	M4.2	66 km
Dec 30, 1992	2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany	M4.2	101 km
Jun 28, 2004	2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland	M4.2	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	148 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.9 in	Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in
December	33°F (0°C)	2.4 in

Wolpertswende has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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