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Ascona, Switzerland
Full City Profile
5,084
Population
628/sq mi density
663 ft
Elevation
202 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Ascona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1545°N, 8.7733°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 123 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 75 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Ascona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.5").