Atzmännig ski resort
Atzmännig is a ski resort in the canton of St. Gallen, in the municipality of Eschenbach (SG). The village sits at 800 m and the ski area tops out at 1200 m (Atzmännig), a vertical drop of 400 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 1200 m.
Snow and season in Atzmännig
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 (800 m) and the slopes (1200 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 Atzmännig: 1991–2020 normals
In Atzmännig (800 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.1 °C. The warmest month is July (17.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.2 °C). About 1526 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (174 mm) with a minimum in February (92 mm). The sun shines for about 1593 hours a year, mostly in July (226 h). On average there are 111 frost days and 7 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.4 °C and the absolute minimum −12.1 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.2 °C | 11.1 °C | −12.1 °C | 104 | 52 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.2 °C | 12.2 °C | −11.1 °C | 92 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.5 °C | 16.8 °C | −7.5 °C | 119 | 134 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.4 °C | 21.0 °C | −3.8 °C | 104 | 168 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 11.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 0.8 °C | 156 | 184 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.2 °C | 28.2 °C | 4.6 °C | 163 | 206 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 17.0 °C | 29.4 °C | 7.1 °C | 168 | 226 | 0 | 14 |
| Aug | 16.7 °C | 28.7 °C | 6.6 °C | 174 | 208 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep | 12.6 °C | 24.2 °C | 2.8 °C | 122 | 152 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 8.8 °C | 21.1 °C | −1.3 °C | 103 | 96 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.9 °C | 16.6 °C | −6.3 °C | 99 | 51 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.7 °C | 11.9 °C | −10.2 °C | 121 | 38 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 8.1 °C | 29.4 °C | −12.1 °C | 1526 | 1593 | 111 | 42 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Hörnli (9 km, 1133 m), Ebnat-Kappel (10 km, 623 m), Aadorf / Tänikon (22 km, 539 m), adjusted to the elevation of Atzmännig (800 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Amden (20 km · 910–1700 m)
- Weather Kerenzerberg (23 km · 700–1500 m)
- Weather Säntis / Schwägalp (26 km · 1350–2502 m)
- Weather Unterwasser (26 km · 910–2262 m)
- Weather Wildhaus (29 km · 1090–2076 m)
- Weather Ebenalp / Kronberg (31 km · 870–1640 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton St. Gallen
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Wald (ZH)
- Weather Gommiswald
- Weather Wattwil
- Weather Fischenthal
- Weather Uznach
- Weather Schmerikon
- Weather Tuggen
- Weather Lichtensteig
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Atzmännig
How high is Atzmännig?
The village of Atzmännig is at 800 m and the ski area rises to 1200 m (Atzmännig), a vertical drop of 400 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Atzmännig?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (1200 m) than in the village (800 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1200 m.
When does it snow in Atzmännig?
In the village (800 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 Atzmännig?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Atzmännig (1200 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 Atzmännig?
The warmest month in Atzmännig is July, averaging 17.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Atzmännig per year?
Atzmännig receives about 1526 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (174 mm), the driest February (92 mm).
When is the best time to visit Atzmännig?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.0 °C on average, 226 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.