Weather radar Chur
Real-time precipitation radar · Graubünden · Switzerland
Chur climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Chur shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5.9° | 9.7° | 11.4° | 14.1° | 18.8° | 25.3° | 25.4° | 25.5° | 21.5° | 17.9° | 10.5° | 7.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -2.6° | 1° | 2.7° | 5.1° | 10.3° | 15.3° | 16.1° | 15.9° | 12.7° | 9.6° | 1.6° | -1.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 87 | 61 | 86 | 101 | 189 | 153 | 207 | 163 | 150 | 124 | 107 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 178 | 207 | 280 | 313 | 306 | 346 | 349 | 322 | 263 | 228 | 183 | 162 |
| Humidity | 77% | 74% | 72% | 73% | 79% | 75% | 79% | 78% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 80% |
Best time to visit Chur
The best time to visit Chur is typically February. In this month the average high is 9.7°C, precipitation is 61 mm and sunshine duration is 207 hours. The annual average high is 16.1°C, total annual precipitation is 1514 mm (186 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3137 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chur
How up to date is the weather radar for Chur?
The weather radar for Chur is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Chur?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Chur: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Chur?
The thunderstorm potential for Chur is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Chur.
What is the climate like in Chur?
Chur has an annual average high of 16.1°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 25.5°C), the coldest January (avg low -2.6°C). The wettest month is July with 207 mm, the driest February with 61 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1514 mm (186 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3137 hours.
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