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Weather & Climate in Vals Platz, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vals Platz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 33.1°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,108 ft (1,252 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (61.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6165°N, 9.1803°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
730 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 64 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 38 km | 6 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 136 km | 25 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 | 93 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 56 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
Vals Platz has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 21°F in February to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.3").