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Weather & Climate in Samedan, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samedan 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,630 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.4°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,630 ft (1,716 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5340°N, 9.8728°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
634 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 117 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 109 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 147 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 |
Samedan 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").