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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.
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Today (Saturday 14 Nov) in Rhone Glacier: overcast, −6 to 0 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (2 %), wind up to 7 km/h. Tomorrow: snow showers, −5 to 0 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | overcast | −6 °C | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 km/h |
| Tomorrow | snow showers | −5 °C | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 6 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | snow showers | −6 °C | −2 °C | 9.8 mm | 11 km/h |
| Tue 17 Nov | light snow | −6 °C | −1 °C | 7.6 mm | 17 km/h |
| Wed 18 Nov | snow | −7 °C | −2 °C | 12.3 mm | 11 km/h |
| Thu 19 Nov | snow showers | −7 °C | 0 °C | 6.0 mm | 14 km/h |
| Fri 20 Nov | snow showers | −13 °C | −3 °C | 13.7 mm | 19 km/h |
No rain expected in Rhone Glacier today or tomorrow. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.
Saturday 14 Nov in Rhone Glacier, hour by hour: sunny in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low −6 °C around 01:00, high 0 °C around 12:00. No rainy hour.
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | sunny | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 6 km/h |
| 01:00 | sunny | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 6 km/h |
| 02:00 | sunny | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 03:00 | sunny | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 04:00 | sunny | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 05:00 | sunny | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 06:00 | sunny | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 km/h |
| 07:00 | sunny | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 08:00 | sunny | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 09:00 | sunny | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 km/h |
| 10:00 | sunny | −2 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 11:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 15:00 | sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 16:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 17:00 | mostly sunny | −3 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 19:00 | partly cloudy | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 6 km/h |
| 20:00 | partly cloudy | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 6 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
Today, Saturday 14 Nov in Rhone Glacier: overcast, −6 to 0 °C, wind up to 7 km/h. No precipitation expected.
Tomorrow, Sunday 15 Nov, in Rhone Glacier: snow showers, −5 to 0 °C, wind up to 6 km/h. No precipitation expected.
Today in Rhone Glacier (2300 m): −6 to 0 °C. Tomorrow: −5 to 0 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from −3 to 0 °C, averaging −1 °C.
This weekend in Rhone Glacier: Saturday overcast, −6 to 0 °C; Sunday snow showers, −5 to 0 °C.
Yes: 5 days with precipitation are expected in Rhone Glacier over the next 7 days, 49.4 mm in total. Wettest day: Friday 20 Nov (13.7 mm).
Snowfall expected in Rhone Glacier (2300 m): Monday 16 Nov and Tuesday 17 Nov and Wednesday 18 Nov. Estimated total: 31.7 cm.
Today in Rhone Glacier (2300 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (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 of the next 7 in Rhone Glacier: Saturday 14 Nov, overcast, up to 0 °C.
In Rhone Glacier (2300 m), the mean annual temperature is 0.3 °C. The warmest month is July (8.7 °C on average) and the coldest February (−7.5 °C). About 1928 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in January (187 mm) with a minimum in July (135 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 19.7 °C and the absolute minimum −19.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −7.4 °C | 2.4 °C | −19.2 °C | 187 |
| Feb | −7.5 °C | 3.5 °C | −19.5 °C | 164 |
| Mar | −4.6 °C | 5.8 °C | −16.4 °C | 174 |
| Apr | −1.5 °C | 8.6 °C | −12.2 °C | 158 |
| May | 2.8 °C | 14.0 °C | −6.9 °C | 170 |
| Jun | 6.7 °C | 18.6 °C | −3.2 °C | 138 |
| Jul | 8.7 °C | 19.7 °C | −0.6 °C | 135 |
| Aug | 8.7 °C | 19.6 °C | −1.3 °C | 151 |
| Sep | 5.1 °C | 15.6 °C | −4.2 °C | 142 |
| Oct | 1.9 °C | 13.2 °C | −8.1 °C | 144 |
| Nov | −3.0 °C | 7.9 °C | −13.7 °C | 179 |
| Dec | −6.3 °C | 3.6 °C | −17.9 °C | 186 |
| Year | 0.3 °C | 19.7 °C | −19.5 °C | 1928 |
The Rhone Glacier is usually accessible June–October. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
Expect about 11 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 2300 m is about 0.3 °C; the coldest month is February (−7.5 °C).
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells.
The warmest month in Rhone Glacier is July, averaging 8.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −7.5 °C.
Rhone Glacier receives about 1928 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January (187 mm), the driest July (135 mm).
For warmth and sunshine: July (8.7 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−7.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Grimsel Hospiz (4 km, 1980 m), Ulrichen (10 km, 1346 m), Andermatt (16 km, 1435 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rhone Glacier (2300 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.