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Weather & Climate in Wangen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6895°N, 9.8325°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
575 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 67 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 53 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 114 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Wangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.7").