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Arosa, Switzerland
Full City Profile
2,307
Population
134/sq mi density
5,823 ft
Elevation
1,775 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Arosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches. The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7779°N, 9.6762°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 | 67 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 90 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 130 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Arosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.8").