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Weather & Climate in Santa Maria in Calanca, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Maria in Calanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 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 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 157.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,114 ft (949 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2629°N, 9.1449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
763 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 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 97 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 |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 119 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 73 km | 6 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 | 93 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 78 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 104 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in |
Santa Maria in Calanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.4").