Climate Insights for Chur
Climate Overview
The climate in Chur is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,518 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Chur experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Chur is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 59.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Chur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°F. Chur experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Chur vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chur vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Chur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,518 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 70 mm. That's 110 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Chur receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 607cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 93cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Chur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.8 in. That's 4.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Chur receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 239in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Chur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Chur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.