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Mollis, Switzerland

Full City Profile

3,014 Population 358/sq mi density
1,440 ft Elevation 439 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
Mollis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches. The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density358/sq mi
Coordinates47.0888°N, 9.0724°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above US avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

699 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 109 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 150 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 48 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 125 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 84 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 126 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 109 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 49 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 110 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 32 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 24 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 137 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 15 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 37 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 38 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 35 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 25 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 24 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 109 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 143 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 27 125 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 54 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.6 in

Mollis has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (3.9").

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