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Zuoz, Switzerland

Full City Profile

1,209 Population 86/sq mi density
5,636 ft Elevation 1,718 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Zuoz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.4°F
44% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,636 ft (1,718 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates46.6021°N, 9.9597°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 23.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

632 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 M4.9 109 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 27 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 74 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 96 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 39 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 100 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 28 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 28 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 99 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 78 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 40 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 145 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 82 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 81 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 82 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 109 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 28 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 87 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 118 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 38 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 114 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
May 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
June 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
July 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 3.1 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in

Zuoz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 16°F in January to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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