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Faido, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,512
Population
49/sq mi density
2,306 ft
Elevation
703 meters
38°F
Avg Temperature
3°C
Faido has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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").