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Weather & Climate in Faido, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Faido has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4770°N, 8.8013°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
802 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 94 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 118 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 43 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Faido has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.9").