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Weather & Climate in Felsberg, Switzerland

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

Felsberg 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet.

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

Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates46.8457°N, 9.4759°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

626 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 141 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 69 km 10 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 68 km 14 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 8 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 132 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 107 km 5 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 70 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 56 km 8 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 38 km 3 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 10 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 70 km 5 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 132 km 10 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 47 km 5 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 46 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 47 km 10 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 70 km 10 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 44 km 6 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 63 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 58 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 84 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 74 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
February 26°F (-4°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
April 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in
May 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 6.1 in
October 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 5.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in

Felsberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (4.0").

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