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Weather & Climate in Wiler, Switzerland

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

Wiler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average32.1°F
41% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates46.4032°N, 7.7816°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

868 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 70 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 139 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 145 km 5 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 148 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 118 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 93 km 8 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 138 km 3 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 136 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 144 km 10 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km 6 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 135 km 12 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 62 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 149 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 138 km 10 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 60 km 5 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 110 km 5 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 102 km 6 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 18 km 8 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 150 km 2 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 50 km 2 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 70 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 39 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
February 20°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 22°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
April 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
May 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
August 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in

Wiler has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 20°F in February to 47°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (3.0").

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