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Weather & Climate in Krummenau, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Krummenau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 25.8°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2476°N, 9.1706°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
640 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 16 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 23 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 5 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 25 km | 5 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 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 48 km | 32 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 27 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 111 km | 25 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 | 131 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 71 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in |
Krummenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (3.5").