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Kerns weather: the next 24 hours

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7-day forecast for Kerns

Today (Saturday 14 Nov) in Kerns: fog, −1 to 6 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (0 %), wind up to 3 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 5 to 11 °C.

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DayWeatherMinMaxPrecip.Wind
Todayfog−1 °C6 °C0.0 mm3 km/h
Tomorrowshowers5 °C11 °C0.5 mm8 km/h
Mon 16 Novshowers7 °C10 °C5.2 mm18 km/h
Tue 17 Novlight rain8 °C14 °C6.7 mm25 km/h
Wed 18 Novlight rain9 °C12 °C3.3 mm25 km/h
Thu 19 Novlight rain8 °C14 °C4.7 mm21 km/h
Fri 20 Novlight rain2 °C8 °C5.2 mm18 km/h

Forecast updated on 14.11.2026 at 11:18 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 710 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

No rain expected today in Kerns. Tomorrow: rain from 06:00 to 11:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Kerns

Saturday 14 Nov in Kerns, hour by hour: mostly sunny in the morning, mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening. Low −1 °C around 08:00, high 6 °C around 15:00. No rainy hour.

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TimeWeatherTemp.Precip.Wind
00:00partly cloudy2 °C0.0 mm0 km/h
01:00partly cloudy1 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
02:00partly cloudy1 °C0.0 mm0 km/h
03:00partly cloudy1 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
04:00fog1 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
05:00partly cloudy0 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
06:00mostly sunny0 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
07:00mostly sunny0 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
08:00mostly sunny−1 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
09:00mostly sunny0 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
10:00mostly sunny3 °C0.0 mm0 km/h
11:00partly cloudy3 °C0.0 mm3 km/h
12:00mostly sunny4 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
13:00mostly sunny5 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
14:00mostly sunny6 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
15:00mostly sunny6 °C0.0 mm3 km/h
16:00mostly sunny5 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
17:00mostly sunny5 °C0.0 mm0 km/h
18:00mostly sunny4 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
19:00overcast4 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
20:00partly cloudy4 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
21:00partly cloudy4 °C0.0 mm2 km/h
22:00overcast4 °C0.0 mm1 km/h
23:00overcast5 °C0.0 mm1 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 14.11.2026 for Kerns (710 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

Weather today in Kerns

Today, Saturday 14 Nov in Kerns: fog, −1 to 6 °C, wind up to 3 km/h. No precipitation expected.

Kerns weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Sunday 15 Nov, in Kerns: showers, 5 to 11 °C, wind up to 8 km/h. Precipitation expected: 0.5 mm, 23 % probability.

What is the temperature in Kerns?

Today in Kerns (710 m): −1 to 6 °C. Tomorrow: 5 to 11 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 6 to 14 °C, averaging 11 °C.

Kerns weekend weather

This weekend in Kerns: Saturday fog, −1 to 6 °C; Sunday showers, 5 to 11 °C.

Will it rain in Kerns this week?

Yes: 5 days with precipitation are expected in Kerns over the next 7 days, 25.6 mm in total. Wettest day: Tuesday 17 Nov (6.7 mm).

What is the UV index in Kerns?

Today in Kerns (710 m), the UV index peaks at 2 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Kerns

The best day of the next 7 in Kerns: Saturday 14 Nov, fog, up to 6 °C.

Climate of Kerns: 1991–2020 normals

In Kerns (710 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.3 °C. The warmest month is July (17.4 °C on average) and the coldest February (2.0 °C). About 1337 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (141 mm) with a minimum in October (81 mm). The sun shines for about 1530 hours a year, mostly in July (209 h). On average there are 76 frost days and 9 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.9 °C and the absolute minimum −8.9 °C.

9.3 °CMean annual temperature
1337 mmPrecipitation per year
1530 hSunshine hours per year
76Frost days per year
50Summer days (≥ 25 °C)
JFMAMJJASOND

Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.

MonthMean TAbs. maxAbs. minPrecip. (mm)Sunshine (h)Frost daysSummer days
Jan2.1 °C13.2 °C−8.8 °C10051210
Feb2.0 °C13.9 °C−8.9 °C9980190
Mar4.8 °C16.9 °C−6.2 °C101133100
Apr8.0 °C20.1 °C−2.6 °C11316221
May12.0 °C24.3 °C2.2 °C12617304
Jun15.5 °C27.7 °C5.8 °C135187012
Jul17.4 °C28.9 °C8.4 °C139209016
Aug17.4 °C28.4 °C7.9 °C141198014
Sep13.7 °C24.3 °C4.5 °C9314603
Oct10.5 °C22.0 °C0.3 °C819910
Nov5.8 °C17.7 °C−4.5 °C945370
Dec2.9 °C14.1 °C−7.8 °C11439180
Year9.3 °C28.9 °C−8.9 °C133715307650

At what altitude is Kerns located?

Kerns sits at around 710 m above sea level in the canton of Obwalden. This elevation directly affects temperatures, the rain-snow line and snow cover: on average, the temperature drops by about 0.55 °C per 100 m of altitude.

What is the warmest month in Kerns?

The warmest month in Kerns is July, averaging 17.4 °C; the coldest is February, at 2.0 °C. The annual mean is 9.3 °C (MeteoSwiss 1991–2020 normals, reference station Pilatus).

How much does it rain in Kerns per year?

Kerns receives about 1337 mm of precipitation a year, or 111 mm a month on average. The wettest month is August (141 mm) and the driest October (81 mm), according to the MeteoSwiss 1991–2020 normals.

How many frost days does Kerns have?

Kerns averages 76 frost days a year, most of them in January (21 days). Conversely, 50 summer days exceed 25 °C, 9 of them above 30 °C. Mean values from the MeteoSwiss 1991–2020 normals.

How many hours of sunshine does Kerns get per year?

The sun shines for about 1530 hours a year in Kerns. The sunniest month is July (209 h) and the least sunny December (39 h), according to the MeteoSwiss 1991–2020 normals.

How big is the temperature difference between summer and winter in Kerns?

In Kerns, the monthly mean rises from 2.0 °C in February to 17.4 °C in July: a 15.4 °C gap between the coldest and the warmest month. Absolute extremes over 1991–2020 range from −8.9 °C to 28.9 °C.

When is the best time to visit Kerns?

For warmth and sunshine: July (17.4 °C on average, 209 h of sun). To avoid rain, October is the driest month (81 mm). The coldest month is February (2.0 °C).

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Pilatus (9 km, 2105 m), Engelberg (13 km, 1036 m), Luzern (14 km, 454 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kerns (710 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.