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Weather & Climate in Triesenberg, Liechtenstein

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Triesenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,802 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,802 ft (854 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.8 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates47.1182°N, 9.5420°W
TimezoneEurope/Vaduz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

612 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 82 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 38 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 133 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 128 km 6 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 49 km 14 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 90 km 5 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 83 km 5 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 82 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 15 km 3 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 65 km 8 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 41 km 10 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 17 km 5 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 16 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 31 km 10 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 17 km 5 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 59 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 83 km 10 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 54 km 6 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 57 km 5 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 115 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 102 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 87 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in

Triesenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.6").

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