About Chur
Chur is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Graubünden (GR), at 46.859° latitude and 9.533° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Chur, Chur benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Chur
The climate in Chur is characteristic of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Chur and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Chur: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Chur: 1991–2020 normals
In Chur (581 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.2 °C. The warmest month is July (19.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.9 °C). About 872 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (122 mm) with a minimum in February (41 mm). The sun shines for about 1723 hours a year, mostly in July (206 h). On average there are 76 frost days and 14 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 33.3 °C and the absolute minimum −10.0 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 °C | 12.6 °C | −10.0 °C | 55 | 96 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.0 °C | 15.3 °C | −8.5 °C | 41 | 111 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.2 °C | 20.4 °C | −4.5 °C | 54 | 143 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.1 °C | 24.1 °C | −1.0 °C | 51 | 157 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.3 °C | 28.6 °C | 3.6 °C | 72 | 172 | 0 | 6 |
| Jun | 17.6 °C | 31.9 °C | 6.8 °C | 95 | 188 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 19.2 °C | 33.3 °C | 9.2 °C | 103 | 206 | 0 | 17 |
| Aug | 18.8 °C | 32.4 °C | 8.7 °C | 122 | 190 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 14.8 °C | 27.0 °C | 5.1 °C | 79 | 157 | 0 | 5 |
| Oct | 10.6 °C | 24.0 °C | 0.1 °C | 68 | 130 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 5.5 °C | 18.8 °C | −4.1 °C | 70 | 92 | 9 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.8 °C | 13.2 °C | −8.3 °C | 60 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| Year | 10.2 °C | 33.3 °C | −10.0 °C | 872 | 1723 | 76 | 56 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Chur (1 km, 556 m), Arosa (13 km, 1878 m), Bad Ragaz (18 km, 497 m), adjusted to the elevation of Chur (581 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Chur:
- Weather Churwalden
- Weather Felsberg
- Weather Arosa
- Weather Trimmis
- Weather Untervaz
- Weather Domat/Ems
- Weather Zizers
- Weather Tamins
- Weather Landquart
- Weather Domleschg
- Weather Vaz/Obervaz
- Weather Furna
→ Nearby cities · Canton Graubünden
⛷️ Ski resorts in this municipality: Brambrüesch (Chur)
Frequently asked questions about weather in Chur
What is the weather in Chur today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Chur, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Chur?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Chur.
Will it rain tomorrow in Chur?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Chur.
What is the air quality in Chur?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Chur.
Are there weather alerts for Chur?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Chur located?
Chur sits at around 581 m above sea level in the canton of Graubünden. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Chur?
The warmest month in Chur is July, averaging 19.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Chur per year?
Chur receives about 872 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (122 mm), the driest February (41 mm).
When is the best time to visit Chur?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.2 °C on average, 206 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.