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Weather & Climate in Niedermuhlern, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Niedermuhlern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,776 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,776 ft (846 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8585°N, 7.4666°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
838 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 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 90 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 52 km | 25 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 36 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 22 km | 2 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 | 79 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 41 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Niedermuhlern has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.9").