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Weather & Climate in Zermatt, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zermatt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier 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 5,276 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 28.6°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,276 ft (1,608 m) |
| Area | 93.8 sq mi (242.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0200°N, 7.7486°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,064 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 121 km | 25 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 33 km | 8 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 29 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland | M4.2 | 83 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 104 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 81 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in |
Zermatt has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 17°F in February to 44°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (2.1").