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Weather & Climate in Oberschrot, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oberschrot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°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 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,799 ft (853 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7413°N, 7.2815°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
799 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 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 97 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 106 km | 32 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 49 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 5 km | 2 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 70 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: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 93 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 53 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in |
Oberschrot has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (3.1").