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Zell, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,943
Population
283/sq mi density
1,932 ft
Elevation
589 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Zell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,932 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1367°N, 7.9250°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 58 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 45 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Zell has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (3.7").