time Müstair receives an average of of precipitation. During this month there is precipitation for an average of 9.3 days. The month with the most days of precipitation is May, with an average of 10, but with only of precipitation. The driest month of the year is February with an average of of precipitation over 9.3 days. The higher elevation village of Sta. Maria Val Müstair has an average of 94.6 days of rain per year and on average receives of precipitation. The wettest month is August during which time Sta. Maria Val Müstair receives an average of of precipitation. During this month there is precipitation for an average of 10.6 days. The driest month of the year is February with an average of of precipitation over 10.6 days. Tourism There is a small amount of car parking in the village. It is the starting point for a number of hiking trails. Above Tschierv, at the mountain Minschuns, is a little ski resort. In 2009, during the International Year of Astronomy, a new public observatory Alpine Astrovillage Lü-Stailas was inaugurated. The center is equipped with robotic telescopes for direct observations, as well as for astrophotography. The equipment is also used to provide introductory courses for amateur astronomers. The Astrovillage is located on a terrace at an elevation of . Sports Val Müstair has hosted several stages of the Tour de Ski, a cross-country skiing stage event. Notable residents Donna Leon, Usonian crime novelist. Notes and references See also Nature parks in Switzerland External links Cumün da Val Müstair Official website Turissem Val Müstair Tourism office Convent of St. John Online map Alpine Astro Village Municipalities of Graubünden Mustair Mustair Mustair Cultural property of national significance in Graubünden World Heritage Sites in Switzerland Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland