Climate Insights for Arolla

Ruitor Massif, Italy

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low12°F low
Wettest
June
171 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Arolla is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,662 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arolla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arolla 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. Arolla experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Arolla is cold. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 65.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Arolla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arolla 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. Arolla experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°JunMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°JulMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°AugMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°SepMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°OctMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -7°DecMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FDecMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 15°F
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Min

Temperatures in Arolla 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 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Arolla vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 17°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 136mmFebPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 126mmAprPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 118mmMayPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 83mmJunPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 46mmNovPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 137mmDecPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 143mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 54inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 35inMarPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 50inAprPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 47inMayPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 33inJunPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 18inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 54inDecPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 56in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Arolla is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,662 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 171 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 90 mm. That's 81 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Arolla receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 892cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 143cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Arolla is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.5 in. That's 3.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Arolla receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 351in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 56in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Arolla 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 July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Arolla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Arolla 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 Arolla 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
4 km/h2 mph
138 mm5.4 in
136 cm54 in
Feb
-8 °C17 °F
-1 °C29 °F
4 km/h2 mph
90 mm3.6 in
88 cm35 in
Mar
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C32 °F
4 km/h2 mph
129 mm5.1 in
126 cm50 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C38 °F
4 km/h2 mph
134 mm5.3 in
118 cm47 in
May
0 °C32 °F
8 °C46 °F
3 km/h2 mph
167 mm6.6 in
83 cm33 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h2 mph
171 mm6.7 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h2 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
144 mm5.7 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h2 mph
114 mm4.5 in
11 cm4 in
OctCurrent
0 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
4 km/h2 mph
137 mm5.4 in
46 cm18 in
Nov
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C33 °F
4 km/h2 mph
154 mm6.1 in
137 cm54 in
Dec
-9 °C15 °F
-4 °C25 °F
3 km/h2 mph
148 mm5.8 in
143 cm56 in