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Weather & Climate in Termen, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Termen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,028 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3269°N, 8.0210°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
871 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 33 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland | M4.2 | 56 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 100 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2004 | 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 147 km | 20 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 | 64 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 45 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in |
Termen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 23°F in February to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.5").