Monte Carasso, Switzerland

Full City Profile

2,336 Population 623/sq mi density

781 ft Elevation 238 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Monte Carasso 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. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	781 ft (238 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density	623/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1865°N, 8.9989°W
Timezone	Europe/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"

98% above US avg

Snowfall 12.8"

Wettest Month (May) 6.14"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

798 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	97 km
Dec 29, 1999	12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy	M4.8	111 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	148 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	77 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	112 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	84 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	73 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	113 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	112 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	59 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	124 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	114 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	126 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	125 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	108 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	80 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	127 km
Dec 31, 1999	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.3	112 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	107 km
Jan 21, 2008	4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland	M4.2	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	105 km
1601	LAKE LUCERNE	Eruption + Earthquake	4.0 m	8	78 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	99 km
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	—	—	142 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)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in
April	41°F (5°C)	5.2 in
May	49°F (9°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	6.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	5.9 in
September	53°F (12°C)	5.9 in
October	45°F (7°C)	5.7 in
November	36°F (2°C)	4.2 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in

Monte Carasso has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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