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Airolo, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,559
Population
44/sq mi density
3,812 ft
Elevation
1,162 meters
34°F
Avg Temperature
1°C
Airolo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,812 ft (1,162 m) |
| Area | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5286°N, 8.6119°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 133 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 31 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 54 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in |
Airolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 22°F in February to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.4").