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Davos, Switzerland
Full City Profile
10,898
Population
91/sq mi density
5,118 ft
Elevation
1,560 meters
30°F
Avg Temperature
-1°C
Davos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below US 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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").