Tschappina-Heinzenberg ski resort
Tschappina-Heinzenberg is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Tschappina. The village sits at 1500 m and the ski area (Heinzenberg) tops out at 2200 m (Glaspass / Piz Beverin), a vertical drop of 700 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 2200 m.
Snow and season in Tschappina-Heinzenberg
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1500 m) and the slopes (2200 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 Tschappina-Heinzenberg: 1991–2020 normals
In Tschappina-Heinzenberg (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.1 °C. The warmest month is July (13.3 °C on average) and the coldest February (−2.2 °C). About 1069 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (149 mm) with a minimum in February (51 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.8 °C and the absolute minimum −13.6 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.1 °C | 9.3 °C | −13.6 °C | 68 |
| Feb | −2.2 °C | 9.0 °C | −12.7 °C | 51 |
| Mar | 0.2 °C | 10.5 °C | −10.8 °C | 66 |
| Apr | 3.1 °C | 13.0 °C | −7.3 °C | 62 |
| May | 7.2 °C | 17.7 °C | −2.3 °C | 88 |
| Jun | 11.2 °C | 22.4 °C | 2.0 °C | 117 |
| Jul | 13.3 °C | 23.8 °C | 4.4 °C | 127 |
| Aug | 13.1 °C | 23.3 °C | 3.6 °C | 149 |
| Sep | 9.5 °C | 19.5 °C | 0.4 °C | 97 |
| Oct | 6.6 °C | 17.0 °C | −4.0 °C | 84 |
| Nov | 1.8 °C | 12.7 °C | −8.8 °C | 86 |
| Dec | −1.0 °C | 9.3 °C | −11.8 °C | 73 |
| Year | 5.1 °C | 23.8 °C | −13.6 °C | 1069 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Piz Martegnas (17 km, 2668 m), Crap Masegn (23 km, 2468 m), Chur (25 km, 556 m), adjusted to the elevation of Tschappina-Heinzenberg (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tschappina-Heinzenberg
How high is Tschappina-Heinzenberg?
The village of Tschappina-Heinzenberg is at 1500 m and the ski area rises to 2200 m (Glaspass / Piz Beverin), a vertical drop of 700 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Tschappina-Heinzenberg?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2200 m) than in the village (1500 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2200 m.
When does it snow in Tschappina-Heinzenberg?
In the village (1500 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November 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 Tschappina-Heinzenberg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Glaspass / Piz Beverin (2200 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 Tschappina-Heinzenberg?
The warmest month in Tschappina-Heinzenberg is July, averaging 13.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −2.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Tschappina-Heinzenberg per year?
Tschappina-Heinzenberg receives about 1069 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (149 mm), the driest February (51 mm).
When is the best time to visit Tschappina-Heinzenberg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−2.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.