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Malvaglia, Switzerland

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1,290 Population 42/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Malvaglia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates46.4059°N, 8.9819°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

758 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 115 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 104 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 130 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 58 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 150 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 54 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 90 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 60 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 106 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 105 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 103 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 71 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 101 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 90 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 103 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 55 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 133 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 107 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 105 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 27 104 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 57 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 6.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Malvaglia has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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