Davos, Switzerland
Grisons · Switzerland
Davos is a small city in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 10,898. Elevation: 5,118 ft (1,560 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Davos
Davos is an Alpine resort town and municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of the Grisons, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 10,832 (2020). Davos is located on the river Landwasser, in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,898 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8043°, 9.8372° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Grisons |
| Average Temperature | 30°F (-1°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.9 inches (1,217 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 28.1 inches (71 cm) |
About Davos
Davos is a small city in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 10,898. The city sits at an elevation of 5,118 feet (1,560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Climate in Davos
Davos has an average annual temperature of 2.7°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1580 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
| Area | 120.2 sq mi (311.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8043°N, 9.8372°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 | 61 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 102 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 143 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in |
Davos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 17°F in January to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.9").
Schools in Davos
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportgymnasium Davos | - | - | - | - |
| Primarschule Bünda | - | - | - | - |
| Primarschule Davos Platz | - | - | - | - |
| Talentschule Davos | - | - | - | - |
| Oberstufe Davos | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsfachschule Davos | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Davos Dorf | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Davos Platz | - | - | - | - |
| Schweizerische Alpine Mittelschule Davos (SAMD) | - | - | - | - |
| Sportgymnasium Davos | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsfachschule Davos | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Davos
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Armisa (IT) | anni 80, anni 90 | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Grischa | infos, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vaterland (LI) | - | MP3 | |
| driftFM | country | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio RTR | - | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Davos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badilatti caferama Kaffeemuseum | ||||
| Bahnmuseum Albula | ||||
| Bahnmuseum Albula | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Graubünden | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Nutli Hüschi | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Schanfigg | ||||
| Kirchner Museum | ||||
| Kulturstall | ||||
| Medizinmuseum | ||||
| Montafoner Alpin- und Tourismusmuseum Gaschurn | ||||
| Museum Regiunal Savognin | ||||
| Muzeum Susch | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Prättigauer Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Small Railway Museum Filisur | ||||
| Wintersport-Museum Davos |
Libraries in Davos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aufenthaltsraum/Bibliothek mit Steckdosen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Plaiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sala Segantini | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Bergün | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Davos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Evangelischen Mittelschule Schiers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rosengarten Grüsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Dokumentationsbibliothek Davos | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde & Schulbibliothek Arosa | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Klosters-Serneus | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Mittelprättigau | 0.0 | |||||
| SAMD Mediathek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Davos
53 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Davos
74 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Davos
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Davos
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Davos
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Davos
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Davos
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Davos
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Davos
10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Davos
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Davos
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Davos
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Davos
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Davos
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Davos
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Davos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arosabräu | ||||
| BierVision Monstein | ||||
| Engadiner Bier | ||||
| Eschi Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Davos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Davos
131 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Teglio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ponte di Legno - Passo Tonale | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valmalenco Bernina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Casaccia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aela (Maloja) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Santa Caterina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarea Valchiavenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Diavolezza-Lagalb | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bormio Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Corvatsch-Furtschellas | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Avers | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bivio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cima Piazzi – San Colombano | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pontresina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Corviglia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Passo Stelvio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Livigno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Splügen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Samedan (St. Moritz) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trafoi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Müsella – La Punt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Savognin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kinderskiparadies La Nars | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kinderland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Moritz – Zuoz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bergün - Filisur / Darlux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minschuns | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obermutten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alvaneu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lenz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschappina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Watles - Vatles | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarn-Heinzenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rinerhorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arosa Lenzerheide | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jakobshorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tarasp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schöneben - Belpiano | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feldis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pischa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschiertschen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bündalift – Davos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Scuol Motta Naluns | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chur - Brambrüesch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Parsenn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochwang – Goldgruben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Selfranga | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fideriser Heuberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nauders am Reschenpass | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madrisa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Silvretta-Bielerhöhe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pany | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grüsch Danusa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gargellen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Galtür | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mastrils | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ischgl-Samnaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Junker - St. Antönien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Übungsgelände Valisera | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mathon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flensa-Seewis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pizol Bad Ragaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Silvretta Montafon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| See | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kappl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flumserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Golm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malbun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kristberg-Silbertal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonnenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brandnertal – Brand/Bürserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rotecklift / Tobadill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Malbun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arvenbüel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flirsch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschardund – Nenzing | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wildhaus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Arlberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Frastanz-Gurtis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raggal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wolzenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sonntag Stein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gföllberglift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laterns-Gapfohl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jöchelspitze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zwergberg Furx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furx | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Knittellifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hemberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ebenalp-Horn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brülisau Leugangen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urnäsch Osteregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gonten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sollegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Diedamskopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tallifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski lift Schwärzenbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heumöserlift | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fellhorn/Kanzelwand | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ifen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Degersheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Söllereck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orlen Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bödele | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nebelhorn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schetteregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oberegg-St. Anton | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bischofsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grub-Kaien | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochhäderich | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pfänder | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Davos
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Engadin Airport | SMV | Medium Airport |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | ACH | Medium Airport |
| Bad Ragaz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Caiolo Sondrio Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield | HOH | Small Airport |
| Samolaco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitterdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Davos
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hochgebirgsklinik Davos | ||
| Reha Seewis | ||
| Rehaklinik Davos Clavadel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Davos
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Davos Platz | |
| Frauenkirch | |
| Herz-Jesu-Kirche | |
| Marienkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Pauluskirche | |
| Reformierte Kirche | |
| Reformierte Kirche | |
| Sankt Nikolaus | |
| St. Johann | |
| St. Theodul | |
| The English Church of St. Luke | |
| Tschuggen Kapelle |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Davos
What is the population of Davos?
Davos has a population of 10,898 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 120.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Davos?
Davos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 28.1 inches of snow.
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