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Weather & Climate in Sent, Switzerland

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,728 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average31.3°F
42% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,728 ft (1,441 m)
Area3,001.6 sq mi (7,774.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates46.8172°N, 10.3368°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

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 M4.9 136 km 10 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 24 km 10 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 50 km 14 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 62 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 66 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 65 km 5 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 122 km 8 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 66 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 24 km 5 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 84 km 3 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 23 km 10 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 81 km 5 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 81 km 5 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 82 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 100 km 10 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 125 km 5 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 125 km 18 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 24 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 123 km 11 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 110 km 6 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 49 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 140 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
May 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
June 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
October 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in

Sent has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 18°F in January to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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