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Vals Platz, Switzerland
Full City Profile
1,006
Population
42/sq mi density
4,108 ft
Elevation
1,252 meters
33°F
Avg Temperature
1°C
Vals Platz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 33.1°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,108 ft (1,252 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (61.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6165°N, 9.1803°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 93 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 56 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
Vals Platz has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 21°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.3").