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Weather & Climate in Wilderswil, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wilderswil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6637°N, 7.8618°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
854 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 127 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 117 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 72 km | 25 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 | 51 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 11 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in |
Wilderswil has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 24°F in February to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (3.2").