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Cevio, Switzerland

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1,844 Population 20/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Cevio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area93.1 sq mi (241.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates46.3148°N, 8.6033°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

827 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 130 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 134 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 87 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 127 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 83 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 68 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 112 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 136 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 136 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 123 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 44 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 126 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 69 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 102 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 77 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 136 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 92 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 27 134 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 55 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 67 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 53°F (11°C) 5.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Cevio has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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