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Bellinzona, Switzerland
Full City Profile
43,220
Population
679/sq mi density
755 ft
Elevation
230 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Bellinzona 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 | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1928°N, 9.0170°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 | 104 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 78 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 100 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Bellinzona has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.4").