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Weather & Climate in Saas im Prättigau, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saas im Prättigau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,219 ft (981 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9102°N, 9.8087°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
617 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 46 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 52 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 46 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 46 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 79 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 | 72 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 100 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Saas im Prättigau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.1").