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Weather & Climate in Alberschwende, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alberschwende has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,365 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,365 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4503°N, 9.8315°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
575 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 47 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 32 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 125 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Alberschwende has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (3.3").