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Weather & Climate in Scuol, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scuol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.7°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 3,001.6 sq mi (7,774.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7967°N, 10.2980°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
645 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 22 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 125 km | 18 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 | 46 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 137 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in |
Scuol has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 19°F in January to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.0").