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Weather & Climate in Homburg, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Homburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6347°N, 9.0076°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
644 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 62 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 102 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 105 km | 25 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 64 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 19 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 | 100 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Homburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.1").