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Weather & Climate in Meiringen, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meiringen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,965 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7271°N, 8.1872°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
852 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 131 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 65 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 86 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 74 km | 25 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 21 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: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 25 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 17 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Meiringen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (3.7").