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Weather & Climate in Schönwies, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schönwies has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 36.2°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,421 ft (738 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1967°N, 10.6574°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
541 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 39 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 127 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Schönwies has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 23°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.9").