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Laax, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,252
Population
280/sq mi density
3,317 ft
Elevation
1,011 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Laax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches. The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8045°N, 9.2579°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 | 95 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 58 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Laax has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.3").