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Weather & Climate in Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1), Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4949°N, 8.7195°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
681 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 40 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 23 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 41 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 79 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.4").