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Weather & Climate in Sachseln, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sachseln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8672°N, 8.2334°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
869 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 39 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 126 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 148 km | 6 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 80 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 95 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 89 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 63 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 | 22 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 25 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Sachseln has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (3.7").