Savognin ski resort
Savognin is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Surses. The village sits at 1200 m and the ski area tops out at 2713 m (Piz Martegnas), a vertical drop of 1513 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 2713 m.
Snow and season in Savognin
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 (1200 m) and the slopes (2713 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 Savognin: 1991–2020 normals
In Savognin (1200 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.6 °C. The warmest month is July (14.8 °C on average) and the coldest February (−0.6 °C). About 740 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (99 mm) with a minimum in February (23 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.5 °C and the absolute minimum −12.6 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.2 °C | 10.8 °C | −12.6 °C | 34 |
| Feb | −0.6 °C | 10.9 °C | −11.6 °C | 23 |
| Mar | 1.6 °C | 11.2 °C | −10.1 °C | 31 |
| Apr | 4.2 °C | 13.2 °C | −6.4 °C | 44 |
| May | 8.2 °C | 18.1 °C | −1.3 °C | 68 |
| Jun | 12.6 °C | 23.0 °C | 3.7 °C | 88 |
| Jul | 14.8 °C | 24.5 °C | 6.0 °C | 84 |
| Aug | 14.5 °C | 24.1 °C | 5.0 °C | 99 |
| Sep | 11.0 °C | 20.8 °C | 1.9 °C | 74 |
| Oct | 8.5 °C | 18.7 °C | −2.3 °C | 79 |
| Nov | 3.8 °C | 14.5 °C | −7.7 °C | 76 |
| Dec | 1.1 °C | 11.6 °C | −10.4 °C | 40 |
| Year | 6.6 °C | 24.5 °C | −12.6 °C | 740 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Piz Martegnas (5 km, 2668 m), Segl-Maria (21 km, 1804 m), Samedan (23 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Savognin (1200 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Bivio (14 km · 1769–2560 m)
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (17 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather Lenzerheide (18 km · 1470–2865 m)
- Weather Splügen (21 km · 1457–2215 m)
- Weather Tschappina-Heinzenberg (21 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather St. Moritz (21 km · 1822–3303 m)
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather Ferrera
- Weather Bergün Filisur
- Weather Zillis-Reischen
- Weather Albula/Alvra
- Weather Bever
- Weather Andeer
- Weather Lantsch/Lenz
- Weather Muntogna da Schons
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Savognin
How high is Savognin?
The village of Savognin is at 1200 m and the ski area rises to 2713 m (Piz Martegnas), a vertical drop of 1513 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Savognin?
Expect about 9 °C less at the summit (2713 m) than in the village (1200 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2713 m.
When does it snow in Savognin?
In the village (1200 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to March (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 Savognin?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Piz Martegnas (2713 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 Savognin?
The warmest month in Savognin is July, averaging 14.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −0.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Savognin per year?
Savognin receives about 740 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (99 mm), the driest February (23 mm).
When is the best time to visit Savognin?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.8 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−0.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.