Samnaun, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Samnaun is a small town in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 769. Elevation: 6,040 ft (1,841 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

769 Population
6,040 ft Elevation 1,841 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
38.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Samnaun

Samnaun

Samnaun is a high Alpine village and a valley at the eastern end of Switzerland and a municipality in the Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons.

People

Population769

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation6,040 ft (1,841 m)
Population769
Elevation6,040 ft (1,841 m)
Coordinates46.9437°, 10.3606°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation38.0 inches (965 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.9 inches (40 cm)

About Samnaun

Samnaun is a small town in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 769. The city sits at an elevation of 6,040 feet (1,841 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Climate in Samnaun

Samnaun has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 458 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.7°C / 27°F -7° / 1.6° 16.2
Feb -1.6°C / 29°F -6.5° / 3.2° 11.9
Mar 2.2°C / 36°F -2.7° / 7.1° 17.9
Apr 5.6°C / 42°F 0.8° / 10.5° 20.8
May 9.8°C / 50°F 5° / 14.5° 31.3
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 8.4° / 18.6° 55.1
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20.3° 72.9
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 10.4° / 20.3° 74.6
Sep 11.7°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16.3° 50.9
Oct 7.5°C / 46°F 3.4° / 11.6° 47.7
Nov 2.2°C / 36°F -1.3° / 5.8° 37.6
Dec -1.5°C / 29°F -5.2° / 2.2° 21.4
Samnaun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,040 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average33.9°F
37% below Switzerland avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation6,040 ft (1,841 m)
Coordinates46.9437°N, 10.3606°E
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below Switzerland avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

632 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 38 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 67 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 38 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 68 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 51 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 70 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 123 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 38 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 80 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 37 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 75 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 75 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 96 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 136 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 136 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 111 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 38 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 43 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 63 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 142 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.7 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
May 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.7 in

Samnaun has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 20°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Samnaun

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Samnaun - - - -
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Museums in Samnaun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alberto Giacometti Museum
Alm Museum
Almmuseum
Alpinarium Galtür
Bienenhaus
Festung Nauders
Hall Of Fame
Heimatmuseum Pfunds
Hotel Waldhaus
Kunstraum Pettneu
Mathias Schmid Museum
Museum d'Engiadina Bassa
Museum local
Museum Schloss Landeck
Museum St. Anton
Museum Vinschger Oberland - Museo Alta Val Venosta
Ora et Labora
Paznauner Bauernmuseum
Pfarrmuseum Serfaus
Pforzheimer Hütte - Rifugio Rasass
Schellen-Ursli-Museum
Schloss Naudersberg
Schmelzra
Seilbahnmuseum
Talmuseum Samnaun

Libraries in Samnaun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca cumünala da Ftan0.0
Biblioteca cumünala da Sent0.0
Biblioteca populara Scuol0.0
Bücherei Perjen0.0
Bücherei Pettneu0.0
Grinner Bibliothek0.0
Hüttenbibliothek0.0
Mediothek HIF0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Samnaun-Compatsch0.0
Stadtbücherei Landeck0.0

Hotels in Samnaun

26 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpina
APART-HOTEL GARNI CHASA ALVETERN***
Astoria Garni
Aurora
Bellevue
Bergsonne
Bündnerhof
Camona
Chasa Castello
Chasa Montana
Chesa Grischuna
Flurina
Homann
Hotel Cresta
Hotel Edi
Hotel Laret
Hotel Post
Hotel Restaurant Soldanella
Hotel Restaurant Sonneck
Hotel Romantica
Hotel Waldpark
Muttler
Nevada
Nova Garni
Silvretta
Smart-Hotel

Restaurants in Samnaun

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almrausch
Alp Bella
Alp Trida
Alphütte
Camona
El Rico
Hotel Cresta
Hotel Edi
Hotel Post
Hotel Restaurant Soldanella
Hotel Restaurant Sonneck
Hotel Romantica
Restaurant Salaas
Salaas
Sattel
Schmuggler-Alm
Skihaus Alp Trida
Vinadi

Cafes in Samnaun

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rechsteiner

Castles in Samnaun

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Serviezel

Gas Stations in Samnaun

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpina Tankstelle seit 1959
BP
BP
BP
Migrol
Shell
Socar

Banks in Samnaun

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Graubündner Kantonalbank

Breweries in Samnaun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alpenbrauerei Girun
Bieraria Tschlin SA

Stadiums & Teams in Samnaun

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Samnaun

129 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ponte di Legno - Passo Tonale 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Folgarida-Marilleva 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pejo 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Santa Caterina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diavolezza-Lagalb 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bormio Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cima Piazzi – San Colombano 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pontresina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sulden am Ortler - Solda al Ortles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passo Stelvio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Livigno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwemmalm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trafoi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minschuns 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Watles - Vatles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Senales-Schnalstal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tarasp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schöneben - Belpiano 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Scuol Motta Naluns 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaunertaler Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nauders am Reschenpass 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pitztaler Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sölden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rifflsee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtür 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ischgl-Samnaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mathon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fendels 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
See 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kappl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rotecklift / Tobadill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Venet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flirsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochzeiger 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Arlberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtwiesenlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochoetz-Kühtai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kühtai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonntag Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gföllberglift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bungerloch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jöchelspitze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Knittellifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diedamskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tallifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski lift Schwärzenbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ifen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biberwier - Marienberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Familienskipark Stanzach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwalder Almbahn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Söllereck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lermoos - Grubigstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orlen Arena Oberstdorf Allgäu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ehrwald Wettersteinbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nebelhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Berwang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski resort Zugspitze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiweltcup Garmisch-Kandahar Rennen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schollenwiesenlift Höfen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hahnenkamm Höfen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochhäderich 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Füssener Jöchle-Grän 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hindelang Oberjoch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spieserlifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hinterstaufen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Immenstadt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skizentrum Pfronten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nachwuchsförderzentrum "Reithlift" 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Thaler Höhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenlifte Röfleuten/Halden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Buron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nesselwang - Alpspitzbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Steckenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellegglifte – Faistenoy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Samnaun

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Agathazell Airfield-Small Airport
Füssen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Kempten-Durach Airfield-Small Airport
Passo del Tonale Airfield-Small Airport
Reutte-Höfen Airfield-Small Airport
Termon Altiport-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samnaun

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle Ravaisch
Maria Hilf chapel
Pfarrkirche St. Jakob

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich

🇨🇭 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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What is the population of Samnaun?

Samnaun has a population of 769 residents and is located in Switzerland..

What is the weather like in Samnaun?

Samnaun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

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