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Weather & Climate in Gordola, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gordola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1826°N, 8.8666°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
805 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 117 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 101 km | 5 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 | 115 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 74 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Gordola has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.5").