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Acquarossa, Switzerland

Ticino · Switzerland

Acquarossa is a small town in Ticino, Switzerland with a population of 1,808. Elevation: 1,811 ft (552 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,808 Population 58/sq mi density
1,811 ft Elevation 552 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Acquarossa

Acquarossa

Acquarossa is the capital of the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

People

Population1,808
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Population1,808
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Coordinates46.4547°, 8.9426°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceTicino
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.7 inches (45 cm)

About Acquarossa

Acquarossa is a small town in Switzerland (Ticino) with a population of 1,808. The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet (552 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Acquarossa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates46.4547°N, 8.9426°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

770 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 121 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 106 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 128 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 57 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 145 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 54 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 86 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 107 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 53 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 107 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 97 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 99 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 100 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 73 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 85 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 104 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 107 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 132 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 77 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 27 107 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 51 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 6.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Acquarossa has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Acquarossa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Media Acquarossa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Acquarossa

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
A Fine Jazz Gumbo Radio jazz AAC+ 48 kbps
Stella FM (IT) adult contemporary, trissino MP3 128 kbps
RSI Rete Due classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
RSI Rete Tre - AAC 128 kbps
RADIO STUDIO SOUND (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onyx italian pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bops (IT) pop, soul MP3 256 kbps
Radio Gwendalyn - MP3
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Acquarossa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AlpTransit
Atelier Titta Ratti
Casa Rotonda
Gandahus
La Congiunta
Lärchabodastall
Museo Cà da Rivöi
Museo del cioccolato
Museo del fieno selvatico
Museo di Leventina
Museo di Val Verzasca
Museo moesano
Museo storico della Valle di Blenio
Museum Cristallina
Palazzo dei Landfogti
Piccolo Museo dela Radio e della fotografia

Libraries in Acquarossa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio Regionale Calanca0.0
Bibliomedia0.0
Biblioteca "Tic-Tac"0.0
Biblioteca "Tic-Tac"0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Avegno0.0
Biblioteca comunale, Fondo Angelo Casè, Aurigeno0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Acquarossa0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Biasca0.0
Biblioteca della scuola media di Castione0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Lodrino0.0
Biblioteca Grono0.0
Biblioteca Populara0.0
Biblioteca SCILA de Lengua Española0.0
Biblioteca Scuola Media Bellinzona 20.0
Ludoteca - La tana della volpe0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0

Hotels in Acquarossa

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cuore Alpino
Relais Lucomagno
Ristorante Albergo Genziana

Restaurants in Acquarossa

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grotto Adula
La Pernice
Osteria del Ponte
Poli Bistro TCS
Relais Lucomagno
Ristorante Centrale
Ristorante Il Larice
Ristorante Ospizio Camperio
Ristorante Pizzeria Gianora
Rubino Megabello
Stazione

Theatres in Acquarossa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Teatro Blenio

Clinics in Acquarossa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli - Acquarossa

Gas Stations in Acquarossa

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
CH #13289202085
CH #1448473047
CH #1448473048

Banks in Acquarossa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen

Breweries in Acquarossa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birreria San Gottardo
Birrificio Schmid

Ski Resorts Near Acquarossa

98 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Devero 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Druogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malesco 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Forcora Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pescegallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bedea-Novaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Cainallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lanzo d'Intelvi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Piani di Bobbio - Valtorta Skiarea 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Piani di Artavaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mottarone Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Acquarossa

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alpnach Air Base-Medium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Lugano AirportLUGMedium Airport
Varese-Venegono Airport-Medium Airport
Alzate Brianza Airfield-Small Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Calcinate del Pesce Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Il Picchio Airfield-Small Airport
Kägiswil Airfield-Small Airport
Kong Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Luzern-Beromünster Airfield-Small Airport
Marc Ingegno Airfield-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Valbrembo Airfield-Small Airport
Vergiate Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport

Post Offices in Acquarossa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
6718 Olivone

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acquarossa

56 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capèla di Ri
Capèla storta
Cappella dei Bernardi
Cappella della valle
Cappella delle scale
Cappella di Campagna
Cappella di San Francesco
Cappella di San Rocco
Cappella di Sant'Anna
Cappella di Sant'Antonio
Cappella di Termine
Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo e Gottardo
Chiesa dei Santi Giacomo, Bartolomeo e Vincenzo di Paola
Chiesa dei Santi Luca e Fiorenzo
Chiesa dei Santi Nazario e Celso
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
Chiesa di San Carlo di Negrentino
Chiesa di San Giorgio
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Martino
Chiesa di San Martino di Tours
Chiesa di San Remigio
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa parrocchiale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Vittore Mauro
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Ambrogio
Chiesetta di Santa Elisabetta
Oratorio dei Santi Bernardino e Giovanni
Oratorio della Madonna della cintura
Oratorio della Madonna delle Grazie
Oratorio di Grumo
Oratorio di Ingerio
Oratorio di S. Anna
Oratorio di S. Maria al Monastero
Oratorio di San Bartolomeo
Oratorio di San Colombano
Oratorio di San Defendente
Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio
Oratorio di San Giacomo
Oratorio di San Giovanni
Oratorio di San Giuseppe
Oratorio di San Giuseppe
Oratorio di San Giuseppe
Oratorio di San Lorenzo
Oratorio di San Rocco
Oratorio di San Salvatore
Oratorio di San Sebastiano
Oratorio di Sant'Antonio
Oratorio di Sant'Antonio da Padova
Oratorio di Sant'Antonio da Padova
Oratorio di Sant'Ulderico
Oratorio di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Oratorio di Santa Maria Assunta
Oratorio di Santa Maria Maddalena
Oratorio di Santa Maria Maddalena
Oratorio S. Ambrogio

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Postal Code
6723

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acquarossa

What is the population of Acquarossa?

Acquarossa has a population of 1,808 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acquarossa?

Acquarossa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 17.7 inches of snow.

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