Surettahorn
Mountain Alpine peak in Switzerland's Grisons canton, scenic ridges
Alpine summit in Graubünden near the Splügen Pass, visited by mountaineers and ski-tourers. Routes include glacier and mixed-terrain sections toward the Swiss-Italian border.
How to Get to Surettahorn #
Access via regional roads in Grisons; nearby towns provide trailheads and bus connections. Local alpine routes and refuge huts mark the approach; consult current alpine maps.
Tips for Visiting Surettahorn #
- Bring a topographic map and check current guidebooks for route options - the terrain can be complex and exposure varies.
- Summer traverses offer dramatic ridgelines; spring snowmelt can make lower approaches boggy.
Best Time to Visit Surettahorn #
Summer is the safest season for hiking; winter conditions require full alpine equipment.
Weather & Climate near Surettahorn #
Surettahorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1299 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
