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Faido, Switzerland
Ticino · Switzerland
Faido is a small town in Ticino, Switzerland with a population of 1,512. Elevation: 2,306 ft (703 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Faido
Faido is the capital of the district of Leventina in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,512 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4770°, 8.8013° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Ticino |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.0 inches (58 cm) |
About Faido
Faido is a small town in Switzerland (Ticino) with a population of 1,512. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet (703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4770°N, 8.8013°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 | 118 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 43 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Faido has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.9").
Schools in Faido
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola media | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Faido
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fine Jazz Gumbo Radio | jazz | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Stella FM (IT) | adult contemporary, trissino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RSI Rete Due | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RSI Rete Tre | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RADIO STUDIO SOUND (IT) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Onyx | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bops (IT) | pop, soul | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Gwendalyn | - | MP3 | |
| Electro Radio (DE) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Faido
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlpTransit | ||||
| Atelier Titta Ratti | ||||
| Casa Rotonda | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Steinbruch Antonini | ||||
| Infanteriewerk Stalusa, A 8717 | ||||
| La Congiunta | ||||
| Mulino Guglielmoni | ||||
| Museo Cà da Rivöi | ||||
| Museo del cioccolato | ||||
| Museo del fieno selvatico | ||||
| Museo del Forte di Airolo | ||||
| Museo della Vallemaggia | ||||
| Museo di Leventina | ||||
| Museo di Val Verzasca | ||||
| Museo Forte Ospizio San Gottardo | ||||
| Museo nazionale del San Gottardo | ||||
| Museo storico della Valle di Blenio | ||||
| Museum Cristallina | ||||
| Palazzo dei Landfogti | ||||
| Piccolo Museo dela Radio e della fotografia | ||||
| Sasso San Gottardo | ||||
| Talmuseum Ursern |
Libraries in Faido
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliomedia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale, Fondo Angelo Casè, Aurigeno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Acquarossa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Ambrì | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Biasca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Lodrino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Populara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SCILA de Lengua Española | 0.0 | |||||
| Gymnasium Kloster Disentis, Schulbibliothek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Faido
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Faido
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Faido
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Faido
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faido
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Faido
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Faido
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birreria San Gottardo | ||||
| Birrificio Schmid |
Stadiums & Teams in Faido
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Faido
94 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Oberiberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dreieck – Glarus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilifte Ibergeregg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoch-Ybrig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibergeregg-Handgruobi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pizol Bad Ragaz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eigenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stoos | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Loh Hätzingen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Elm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laax | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kerenzerberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arvenbüel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Malbun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Bennau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Schnabelsberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Raten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattelegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Friherrenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nollen – Unterägeri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wägital | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Euthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rothenthurm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flumserberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sattel-Hochstuckli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rigi-Seebodenalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Mugi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brunni-Haggenegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skifahren Rigi Staffel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarea Valchiavenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wilern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Druogno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malesco | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe di Neggia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Forcora Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bedea-Novaggio | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe Cainallo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lanzo d'Intelvi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Piani di Bobbio - Valtorta Skiarea | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tschappina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feldis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarn-Heinzenberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mottarone Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Obermutten | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Realp | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Splügen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Carì | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Faido
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alpnach Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Emmen Air Base | EML | Medium Airport |
| Lugano Airport | LUG | Medium Airport |
| Varese-Venegono Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Alzate Brianza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ambri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Ragaz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Calcinate del Pesce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kong Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Luzern-Beromünster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marc Ingegno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mollis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Samolaco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schänis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Triengen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Wangen-Lachen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Faido
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Rodi-Fiesso |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Faido
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Caplutt a Hospei Sontga Maria | |
| cappelletta | |
| Chiesa dei Santi Lorenzo ed Agata | |
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi | |
| Chiesa di San Giacomo | |
| Chiesa di San Giorgio | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Andrea | |
| Chiesa Santa Maria Maddalena | |
| Oratorio di San Bernardino da Siena | |
| Oratorio di San Martino | |
| Oratorio di San Martino di Tours | |
| Oratorio di San Rocco | |
| Oratorio di San Rocco | |
| Oratorio di Sant'Anna | |
| oratorio di Sant'Antonio da Padova | |
| Oratorio San Domenico | |
| San Bernardo | |
| San Martino |
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23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Faido
What is the population of Faido?
Faido has a population of 1,512 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Faido?
Faido has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches, with 23.0 inches of snow.