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Rueun, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Rueun is a small town in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 505. Elevation: 2,585 ft (788 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

505 Population 113/sq mi density
2,585 ft Elevation 788 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Rueun

Rueun

Rueun is a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. On 1 January 2014 the former municipalities of Rueun, Castrisch, Ilanz, Ladir, Luven, Pitasch, Riein, Ruschein, Schnaus, Sevgein, Duvin, Pigniu and Siat merged into the new municipality of Ilanz/Glion.

People

Population505
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Population505
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Coordinates46.7778°, 9.1484°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall376.0 inches (955 cm)

About Rueun

Rueun is a small town in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 505. The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet (788 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Rueun 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates46.7778°N, 9.1484°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

733 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 M4.9 143 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 91 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 28 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 93 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 35 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 26 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 47 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 92 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 91 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 60 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 60 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 48 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 110 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 58 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 130 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 92 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 49 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 23 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 61 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 27 101 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 49 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
April 33°F (1°C) 5.9 in
May 42°F (6°C) 6.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 47°F (8°C) 6.6 in
October 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 5.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in

Rueun has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 9°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Rueun

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) MP3
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
Radio RTR AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rueun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpinmuseum
Alte Post
Casa Latour
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Sool
Festungsmuseum Crestawald
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Gandahus
Gilli's Museum Sufers
Grünhornhütte
Heimatmuseum Rheinwald
Heimatmuseum Safien
Lärchabodastall
Meister da Vuorz
Museo Cà da Rivöi
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sernftalbahn
Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa
Piccolo Museo dela Radio e della fotografia
Postkartengalerie Kabinetli Hinterrhein
Sauerstofffabrik
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Walserama Nufenen

Libraries in Rueun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0

Farmers Markets in Rueun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Märtplatz

Hotels in Rueun

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpina
Fyrogenis Palace
Hotel Restaurant Surselva
Postigliun

Restaurants in Rueun

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpina
Arca da Siat
Cuolm Sura
Gipfelhütte Piz Mundaun
Grillstation Lavadinas
Hotel Restaurant Surselva
Postigliun
Restaurant Valata
Sil Plaz
Ustria Steila

Castles in Rueun

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Friberg
Burg Moregg
Burgruine Grünenfels
Ruina dal chastè Munt Sogn Gieri

Train Stations in Rueun

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rueun
Waltensburg/Vuorz

Gas Stations in Rueun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BEBECO

Breweries in Rueun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler

Ski Resorts Near Rueun

127 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 $0
Malesco 0.0 $0
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 $0
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Casaccia 0.0 $0
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 $0
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 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
Corviglia 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Splügen 0.0 $0
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 $0
Savognin 0.0 $0
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 $0
Kinderland 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Vals 3000 0.0 $0
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 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
Rinerhorn 0.0 $0
Tenna 0.0 $0
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 $0
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 $0
Feldis 0.0 $0
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 $0
Tschiertschen 0.0 $0
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 $0
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 $0
Laax 0.0 $0
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 $0
Parsenn 0.0 $0
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 $0
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 $0
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 $0
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 $0
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 $0
Eggberge 0.0 $0
Elm 0.0 $0
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 $0
Pany 0.0 $0
Braunwald 0.0 $0
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 $0
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 $0
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 $0
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 $0
Stoos 0.0 $0
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 $0
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 $0
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 $0
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 $0
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 $0
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 $0
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 $0
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 $0
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Brunni 0.0 $0
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 $0
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 $0
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Mugi 0.0 $0
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 $0
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 $0
Schilt 0.0 $0
Flumserberg 0.0 $0
Rothenthurm 0.0 $0
Euthal 0.0 $0
Malbun 0.0 $0
Kerenzerberg 0.0 $0
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 $0
Wägital 0.0 $0
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 $0
Friherrenberg 0.0 $0
Sattelegg 0.0 $0
Raten 0.0 $0
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Bennau 0.0 $0
Skilift Malbun 0.0 $0
Arvenbüel 0.0 $0
Amden 0.0 $0
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 $0
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 $0
Wildhaus 0.0 $0
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 $0
Raggal 0.0 $0
Wolzenalp 0.0 $0
Tanzboden 0.0 $0
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 $0
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 $0
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 $0
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 $0
Furx 0.0 $0
Atzmännig 0.0 $0
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 $0
Hemberg 0.0 $0
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 $0
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 $0
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 $0
Gonten 0.0 $0
Sollegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 $0
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 $0
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 $0
Skilift Steg 0.0 $0
Heumöserlift 0.0 $0
Schwellbrunn 0.0 $0
Degersheim 0.0 $0
Bödele 0.0 $0
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 $0
Bischofsberg 0.0 $0
Grub-Kaien 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rueun

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Bad Ragaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Caiolo Sondrio AirfieldSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Locarno AirportSmall Airport
Lodrino Air BaseSmall Airport
Lommis AirfieldSmall Airport
Mollis AirfieldSmall Airport
Samolaco AirfieldSmall Airport
Schänis AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitterdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Wangen-Lachen AirfieldSmall Airport
Winterthur AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rueun

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baselgia catolica S. Andriu
Baselgia S. Desiderius e S. Leodegar
Kapelle Sogn Antoni von Padua
Kapelle St. Anna
Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena
Kath. Pfarrkirche S. Florinus
Reformierte Kirche
Sogn Glieci chapel
Sogn Valentin Pigniu
St. Georg
St. Julitta und St. Quiricus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
788 m (2,585 ft)
Area
11.6 km² (4.5 mi²)
Postal Code
7156

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rueun

What is the population of Rueun?

Rueun has a population of 505 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rueun?

Rueun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches, with 376.0 inches of snow.

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