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Weather & Climate in Röfels, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Röfels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,047 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,047 ft (624 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0100°N, 9.5447°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
617 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 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 23 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 29 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 50 km | 6 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 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 | 93 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 83 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Röfels has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.3").