St. Moritz, Switzerland
Full City Profile
4,928
Population
351/sq mi density
6,053 ft
Elevation
1,845 meters
27°F
Avg Temperature
-3°C
St. Moritz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 26.9°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,053 ft (1,845 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4994°N, 9.8433°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 40 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 108 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 145 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in |
St. Moritz has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 14°F in February to 42°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").