Cardada-Cimetta ski resort
Cardada-Cimetta is a ski resort in the canton of Ticino, in the municipality of Orselina. The village sits at 1340 m and the ski area (Cardada) tops out at 1671 m (Cimetta), a vertical drop of 331 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 1671 m.
Snow and season in Cardada-Cimetta
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1340 m) and the slopes (1671 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Cardada-Cimetta: 1991–2020 normals
In Cardada-Cimetta (1340 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.5 °C. The warmest month is July (16.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.9 °C). About 2029 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (234 mm) with a minimum in February (69 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.6 °C and the absolute minimum −8.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.9 °C | 10.0 °C | −8.5 °C | 72 |
| Feb | 0.0 °C | 11.2 °C | −8.0 °C | 69 |
| Mar | 3.6 °C | 15.6 °C | −5.6 °C | 102 |
| Apr | 6.7 °C | 18.4 °C | −2.4 °C | 178 |
| May | 10.6 °C | 21.6 °C | 1.8 °C | 212 |
| Jun | 14.5 °C | 24.7 °C | 5.5 °C | 208 |
| Jul | 16.6 °C | 25.6 °C | 8.0 °C | 180 |
| Aug | 16.2 °C | 25.5 °C | 7.7 °C | 234 |
| Sep | 12.1 °C | 21.3 °C | 4.0 °C | 224 |
| Oct | 7.7 °C | 17.6 °C | −0.4 °C | 233 |
| Nov | 2.9 °C | 12.5 °C | −4.6 °C | 222 |
| Dec | −0.3 °C | 10.1 °C | −7.9 °C | 93 |
| Year | 7.5 °C | 25.6 °C | −8.5 °C | 2029 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Locarno / Monti (1 km, 367 m), Cimetta (2 km, 1661 m), Magadino / Cadenazzo (11 km, 203 m), adjusted to the elevation of Cardada-Cimetta (1340 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
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- Weather Nara (31 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Carì (36 km · 1640–2170 m)
- Weather Airolo-Pesciüm (42 km · 1175–2250 m)
- Weather Campo Blenio (43 km · 1200–1500 m)
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- Weather Losone
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cardada-Cimetta
How high is Cardada-Cimetta?
The village of Cardada-Cimetta is at 1340 m and the ski area rises to 1671 m (Cimetta), a vertical drop of 331 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Cardada-Cimetta?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (1671 m) than in the village (1340 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1671 m.
When does it snow in Cardada-Cimetta?
In the village (1340 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Cardada-Cimetta?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Cimetta (1671 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Cardada-Cimetta?
The warmest month in Cardada-Cimetta is July, averaging 16.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Cardada-Cimetta per year?
Cardada-Cimetta receives about 2029 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (234 mm), the driest February (69 mm).
When is the best time to visit Cardada-Cimetta?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.