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Weather & Climate in Schangnau, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schangnau 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 3,051 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 | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8278°N, 7.8599°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
878 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 105 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 80 km | 6 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 6 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 63 km | 32 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 | 49 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 14 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Schangnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.5").