St. Moritz vs Davos — Snowfall Comparison

Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.

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St. Moritz

Graubünden, Switzerland

Elevation
3,303m / 10,837ft
Annual Snowfall
500cm
Best Month
November
Powder Probability
40%
Season Snowfall
352cm

Davos

Graubünden, Switzerland

Elevation
2,844m / 9,331ft
Annual Snowfall
480cm
Best Month
January
Powder Probability
45%
Season Snowfall
381cm

Monthly Snowfall Comparison

MonthSt. Moritz (cm)Davos (cm)
November69.358.4
December64.570.7
January54.375.6
February4654.3
March54.162.2
April63.360.2

Which Resort Gets More Snow?

Based on 10 years of data, St. Moritz receives more annual snowfall (500cm) compared to Davos (480cm) — a difference of 20cm per year. The best month for powder at St. Moritz is November (40% probability), while Davos's best is January (45% probability).

Snow History: 10 Winters of Data

This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, St. Moritz's snowiest month has been November, averaging 69.3cm but ranging from a lean 8cm in the driest winter to 178cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Davos, the snowiest month is January, averaging 75.6cm and spanning 33cm to 153cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.