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Gnosca, Switzerland
Ticino · Switzerland
Gnosca is a small town in Ticino, Switzerland with a population of 571. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
571
Population
9/sq mi density
869 ft
Elevation
265 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
75.4 in
Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich
Timezone
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About Gnosca
Gnosca is a former municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
People
Population571
Density9/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
| Population | 571 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2335°, 9.0222° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Ticino |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.4 inches (1,915 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.8 inches (33 cm) |
About Gnosca
Gnosca is a small town in Switzerland (Ticino) with a population of 571. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Gnosca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2335°N, 9.0222°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 | 103 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 75 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 98 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Gnosca has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Gnosca
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Scolastico Gnosca | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gnosca
18 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 | |
| CiaoComo Radio (IT) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSI Rete Tre | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RSI Rete Due | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mater (IT) | religious | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio ComoZero (IT) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio Star (IT) | hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RVL La Radio (IT) | classic hits, italian pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gwendalyn | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Bops (IT) | pop, soul | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onyx | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO STUDIO SOUND (IT) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Village Network (IT) | bodio lomnago, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Morcote International | morcote, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 7 RadioVisione (IT) | — | AAC,H.264 2136 kbps | |
| Te Ador Radio (IT) | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hey DJ Radio (IT) | dance, dance top40 | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Gnosca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier Titta Ratti | ||||
| Casa museo Luigi Rossi | ||||
| Casa Pasquée | ||||
| Casa Rotonda | ||||
| Casa Rurale di Carcente | ||||
| Casa Rusca, Pinacoteca comunale | ||||
| Casorella | ||||
| Castello Visconteo | ||||
| Centro Culturale e museo Elisarion | ||||
| Dal tam-tam alla radio digitale | ||||
| fondazione Filippo Ciani | ||||
| Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection Locarno | ||||
| Fornace Galli | ||||
| Il Deposito | ||||
| La Congiunta | ||||
| MACT/CACT Arte Contemporanea Ticino | ||||
| Memorial Room Clay Regazzoni | ||||
| Micromuseo Cadero | ||||
| Mueseo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo cantonale di storia naturale | ||||
| Museo Casa del Padre | ||||
| Museo Castello di Montebello | ||||
| Museo Castello di Sasso Corbaro | ||||
| Museo Castello San Materno | ||||
| Museo civico archeologico Castello Visconteo | ||||
| Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra di Scaria | ||||
| Museo del Bigorio | ||||
| Museo del boscaiolo | ||||
| Museo del fieno selvatico | ||||
| Museo del Malcantone | ||||
| Museo della grappa | ||||
| Museo della radio | ||||
| Museo della Tipografia Renato Fontana | ||||
| Museo della valle | ||||
| Museo delle Culture | ||||
| Museo di Arte Sacra di Gentilino | ||||
| Museo di Castelgrande | ||||
| Museo di Leventina | ||||
| Museo di Val Verzasca | ||||
| Museo Epper | ||||
| Museo Etnografico e Naturalistico Val Sanagra | ||||
| Museo Fiorenzo Abbondio | ||||
| Museo Forte Olimpio | ||||
| Museo Intelvese dei Fossili | ||||
| Museo Mario Bernasconi | ||||
| Museo moesano | ||||
| Museo Piero Gauli | ||||
| Museo Plebano | ||||
| Museo Rainis e Aspazija | ||||
| Museo storico della Valle di Blenio | ||||
| Museo Villa Pia | ||||
| Museo Wilhelm Schmid | ||||
| Palazzo dei Landfogti | ||||
| Piccolo Museo di Sessa e Monteggio | ||||
| Swiss Customs Museum | ||||
| The Embankment Museum | ||||
| Villa Carlotta | ||||
| Villa dei Cedri | ||||
| Villa dei Cedri | ||||
| Villa Fogazzaro Roi |
Libraries in Gnosca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agorateca - Bilbiomediateca | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivio della Città di Locarno | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivio Regionale Calanca | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivio Storico Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliomedia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Leggiamo" di Lamone | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Tic-Tac" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Tic-Tac" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Voglia di Libri" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Savosa "Millelibri" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Sorengo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale per ragazzi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Soazza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dei ragazzi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dei ragazzi - Viganello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dei ragazzi di Cassarate | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dei ragazzi Lugano-Besso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro di informazione e documentazione statistica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro di produzione della Biblioteca Braille e del libro parlato | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro di risorse didattiche e digitali | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro di Studi Bancari | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro professionale commerciale di Lugano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro Professionale di Trevano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Dipartimento formazione e apprendimento, SUPSI | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Museo delle Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Santuario della Madonna del Sasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Tribunale d'appello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Istituto Universitario Federale per la Formazione Professionale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Croce Rossa Svizzera | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca della Scuola media | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Acquarossa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Bellinzona 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Biasca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della scuola media di Breganzona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Cadenazzo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della scuola media di Castione | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Giubiasco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Gordola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della scuola media di Gravesano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Locarno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Lodrino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Lugano 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Lugano-Besso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Massagno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Minusio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Pregassona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Tesserete | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola Media di Viganello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Scuola specializzata per le professioni sanitarie e sociali | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Grandola ed Uniti | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Porlezza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Grono | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca intercomunale Croglio, Monteggio e Sessa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca interculturale della Svizzera italiana - sede di Lugano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca interculturale per la prima infanzia "Ricciogiramondo" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipale di Giubiasco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Portaperta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pubblica di diritto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Salita dei Frati di Lugano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SCILA de Lengua Española | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Scuola Media Bellinzona 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| BISI - Biblioteca interculturale della Svizzera italiana | 0.0 | |||||
| Blesdel - Biblioteca di lingua spagnola | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Nook - Ticino's English Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantonal Library of Bellinzona | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantonal Library of Locarno | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantonal Library of Lugano | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di dialettologia e di etnografia | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro di documentazione del Servizio di promozione e di valutazione sanitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Professionale Locarno | 0.0 | |||||
| Fondation Bibliothèque Internationale de Gastronomie | 0.0 | |||||
| Il Deposito | 0.0 | |||||
| La biblioteca del panda | 0.0 | |||||
| Liceo cantonale Locarno | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludoteca - La tana della volpe | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediateca del Centro Professionale di Locarno | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gnosca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TicinoTour Market |
Restaurants in Gnosca
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Lessy
Orello
Ristorante Pizzeria Castione
Shopping Malls in Gnosca
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Centro Cast castione
Breweries in Gnosca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birra Bozz | ||||
| Birreria San Gottardo | ||||
| Birrificio San Martino | ||||
| Birrificio Schmid | ||||
| Broken City Brewing | ||||
| Chivisin | ||||
| Rud Bir |
Stadiums & Teams in Gnosca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gnosca
63 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kinderland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Realp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Obermutten | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alvaneu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lenz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tschappina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sarn-Heinzenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenna | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arosa Lenzerheide | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kinderskiparadies La Nars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tschiertschen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chur - Brambrüesch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg-Brunni | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laax | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brüsti – Attinghausen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochwang – Goldgruben | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bannalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ratzi – Spiringen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gitschenen – Isenthal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biel-Kinzig | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eggberge | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dallenwil - Wirzweli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Elm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klewenalp - Stockhütte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aela (Maloja) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piani di Artavaggio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piani di Bobbio - Valtorta Skiarea | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lanzo d'Intelvi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe Cainallo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bedea-Novaggio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pescegallo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| San Simone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Forcora Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe di Neggia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malesco | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Druogno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Casaccia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mottarone Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiarea Valchiavenna | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mogno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Avers | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bivio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Confin / San Bernardino | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pian Cales / San Bernardino | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Carì | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Splügen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Savognin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gnosca
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | BGY | Large Airport |
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | Large Airport |
| Alpnach Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Cameri Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Lugano Airport | LUG | Medium Airport |
| Varese-Venegono Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Air Folies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Airfield ASD Verbano fly | — | Small Airport |
| Alzate Brianza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ambri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baialupo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Buochs Airport | BXO | Small Airport |
| Calcinate del Pesce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Careas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cascina Colombare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Cogliate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gattinara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Groane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Picchio Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kong Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Tartarughe Volanti Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Milano-Bresso Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oasi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rovasenda 2000 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Samolaco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Michele NO11 | — | Small Airport |
| Valbrembo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vergiate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Volopuro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Gnosca
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Diurno Terapeutico della Croce Rossa Svizzera | ||
| CLINICA DI RIABILITAZIONE EOC - NOVAGGIO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gnosca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa di S. Pietro martire | |
| Chiesa San Giovanni Battista |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
276 m (906 ft)
Area
7.5 km² (2.9 mi²)
Postal Code
6525
🇨🇭 About Switzerland
Public Holidays in Switzerland
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gnosca
What is the population of Gnosca?
Gnosca has a population of 571 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gnosca?
Gnosca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.
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