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Zernez, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,053 Population 9/sq mi density
4,846 ft Elevation 1,477 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
Zernez has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average31.2°F
42% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,846 ft (1,477 m)
Area120.2 sq mi (311.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.6986°N, 10.0927°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

633 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M0.0 on May 20, 2025.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 120 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 20 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 62 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 85 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 45 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 85 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 77 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 47 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 21 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 106 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 20 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 78 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 91 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 78 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 78 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 126 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 21 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 94 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 121 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 112 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 40 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 122 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
May 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
June 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
July 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
October 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Zernez has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 17°F in January to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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