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Scharans, Switzerland

Grisons · Switzerland

Scharans is a small town in Grisons, Switzerland with a population of 867. Elevation: 2,510 ft (765 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

867 Population 168/sq mi density
2,510 ft Elevation 765 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Scharans

Scharans

Scharans (Romansh: Scharons) is a municipality in the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons.

People

Population867
Density168/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Population867
Population Density168 / sq mi
Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Coordinates46.7181°, 9.4590°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGrisons
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.9 inches (43 cm)

About Scharans

Scharans is a small town in Switzerland (Grisons) with a population of 867. The city sits at an elevation of 2,510 feet (765 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Scharans has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,510 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Switzerland avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates46.7181°N, 9.4590°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 128 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 66 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 133 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 8 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 79 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 117 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 59 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 51 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 4 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 67 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 68 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 60 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 61 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 61 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 59 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 121 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 67 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 150 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 70 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 77 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 74 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 114 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake - - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Scharans has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Scharans

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Scharans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ausstellung Kirche Zillis
Ausstellung Schalensteine in der Region Viamala
Bergbaumuseum Innerferrera
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Bündner Naturmuseum
CasaStorica Andeer
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Obermutten
Drachenlochmuseum
EMSORAMA
Festungsmuseum Crestawald
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Gilli's Museum Sufers
Heimatmuseum Rheinwald
Heimatmuseum Safien
Heimatmuseum Schanfigg
Inforama Valle di Lei
Kulturarchiv Cazis
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal Savognin
Museum Vaz/Obervaz
Rätisches Museum
Schutzbauten Welschdörfli
Small Railway Museum Filisur
Sperre Roffla Links
Steinbockmuseum
Tgea da Schons
Turmuhren-Museum Tartar
Walserama Nufenen
Weinbaumuseum Torculum

Libraries in Scharans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amt für Natur und Umwelt Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Amt für Wald und Naturgefahren Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Archäologischer Dienst Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Sala Segantini0.0
Bibliothek Churwalden0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Landquart und Umgebung0.0
Bibliothek PHGR0.0
Bildungszentrum für Gesundheit und Soziales Bibliothek0.0
Bündner Kunstmuseum Bibliothek0.0
Bündner Naturmuseum Bibliothek0.0
Denkmalpflege Graubünden Bibliothek0.0
FHGR Bibliothek, Standort Technik0.0
FHGR Bibliothek, Standort Wirtschaft0.0
Gemeinde & Schulbibliothek Arosa0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Domat/Ems0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Untervaz0.0
Gewerbliche Berufsschule Chur Mediothek0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Graubünden0.0
Kirchliche Mediothek Graubünden0.0
Patientenbibliothek Kantonsspital Graubünden0.0
Psychiatrische Dienste GR Bibliothek0.0
Regional Bibliothek Thusis0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bonaduz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Obervaz/Lenzerheide0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0
Schulbibliothek Zizers0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chur0.0
Theologische Hochschule Chur Bibliothek0.0
Vossa Lingua - Interkulturelle Bibliothek Graubünden0.0

Farmers Markets in Scharans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Märtplatz

Hotels in Scharans

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landhus Almens
Schloss Schauenstein

Restaurants in Scharans

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landhus Almens
Restaurant Edelweiss
Restaurant Scalottas
Schauenstein Andreas Caminada
Vegi Restaurant Oz
Viamala Raststätte Thusis

Castles in Scharans

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Rietberg
Schloss Schauenstein

Gas Stations in Scharans

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tanstelle Viamala Raststätte Thusis

Breweries in Scharans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arosabräu
Calanda

Stadiums & Teams in Scharans

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Scharans

125 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pescegallo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Foppolo-Carona 0.0 - - $0 - - -
San Simone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Forcora Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Teglio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Diavolezza-Lagalb 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 - - -
Pontresina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Livigno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 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 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtür 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 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 - - -
Sonntag Stein 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 - - -
Diedamskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ifen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Scharans

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Lugano AirportLUGMedium Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Caiolo Sondrio Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Scharans

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poststelle

Treatment Centers in Scharans

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehaklinik Bellikon (Standort Chur)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scharans

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche
Kapelle St. Maria Magdalena
Katholische Kirche St. Andreas
Reformierte Kirche
Reformierte Kirche
Reformierte Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
787 m (2,582 ft)
Area
8.3 km² (3.2 mi²)
Postal Code
7416

🇨🇭 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 Scharans

What is the population of Scharans?

Scharans has a population of 867 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Scharans?

Scharans has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches, with 16.9 inches of snow.

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