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Weather & Climate in Oberdiessbach, Switzerland

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Oberdiessbach 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 2,054 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates46.8412°N, 7.6173°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

866 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 145 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 37 km 10 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 142 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 137 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 134 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 86 km 8 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 124 km 10 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 148 km 5 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 149 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 113 km 17 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 102 km 6 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 90 km 12 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 109 km 10 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 93 km 5 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 98 km 6 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 60 km 8 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 102 km 5 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 108 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 86 km 20 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 25 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 67 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 30 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Oberdiessbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (2.9").

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