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Weather & Climate in Hemmental, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hemmental 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 1,936 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7338°N, 8.5853°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
650 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 92 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 39 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 82 km | 25 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 44 km | 20 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 | 104 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Hemmental has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.3").