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Weather & Climate in Bülach / Seematt, Switzerland

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bülach / Seematt 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.

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)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates47.5172°N, 8.5465°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

680 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 125 km 14 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 84 km 6 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 110 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 130 km 10 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 110 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 68 km 8 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 72 km 3 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 76 km 5 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 135 km 12 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 57 km 10 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 76 km 5 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 77 km 5 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 46 km 5 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 74 km 6 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 41 km 32 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 36 km 20 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 108 km 8 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 52 km 5 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 26 km 20 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 28 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 80 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Bülach / Seematt has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.3").

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