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Weather & Climate in Sankt Niklaus, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Niklaus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1772°N, 7.8035°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
910 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 134 km | 2 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 21 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 41 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 70 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 | 87 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Sankt Niklaus has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and September the driest (2.6").