Amden ski resort
Amden is a ski resort in the canton of St. Gallen, in the municipality of Amden. The village sits at 910 m and the ski area tops out at 1700 m (Mattstock), a vertical drop of 790 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 1700 m.
Snow and season in Amden
In the foothills snow lies for a few weeks each winter and inversion fog is common in the valley bottoms.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (910 m) and the slopes (1700 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Amden: 1991–2020 normals
In Amden (910 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C. The warmest month is July (15.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.1 °C). About 1764 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (196 mm) with a minimum in April (114 mm). On average there are 114 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.4 °C and the absolute minimum −12.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.1 °C | 10.1 °C | −12.8 °C | 133 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.7 °C | 11.7 °C | −12.3 °C | 114 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.7 °C | 15.6 °C | −8.5 °C | 138 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.5 °C | 19.3 °C | −4.7 °C | 114 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 10.6 °C | 23.8 °C | −0.1 °C | 159 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 14.1 °C | 27.2 °C | 3.7 °C | 176 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 15.8 °C | 28.4 °C | 6.1 °C | 196 | 0 | 13 |
| Aug | 15.6 °C | 27.8 °C | 5.6 °C | 193 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 11.8 °C | 23.4 °C | 1.9 °C | 146 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 8.0 °C | 20.2 °C | −2.4 °C | 120 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.1 °C | 16.1 °C | −7.5 °C | 124 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.3 °C | 11.3 °C | −11.2 °C | 151 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 7.2 °C | 28.4 °C | −12.8 °C | 1764 | 114 | 42 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Ebnat-Kappel (13 km, 623 m), Glarus (16 km, 517 m), Säntis (17 km, 2501 m), adjusted to the elevation of Amden (910 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Kerenzerberg (7 km · 700–1500 m)
- Weather Unterwasser (12 km · 910–2262 m)
- Weather Wildhaus (15 km · 1090–2076 m)
- Weather Säntis / Schwägalp (16 km · 1350–2502 m)
- Weather Flumserberg (16 km · 1220–2222 m)
- Weather Atzmännig (20 km · 800–1200 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton St. Gallen
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Weesen
- Weather Walenstadt
- Weather Schänis
- Weather Ebnat-Kappel
- Weather Kaltbrunn
- Weather Quarten
- Weather Benken (SG)
- Weather Wattwil
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amden
How high is Amden?
The village of Amden is at 910 m and the ski area rises to 1700 m (Mattstock), a vertical drop of 790 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Amden?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1700 m) than in the village (910 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1700 m.
When does it snow in Amden?
In the village (910 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Amden?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Mattstock (1700 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Amden?
The warmest month in Amden is July, averaging 15.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Amden per year?
Amden receives about 1764 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (196 mm), the driest April (114 mm).
When is the best time to visit Amden?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.8 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.