Ebenalp / Kronberg ski resort
Ebenalp / Kronberg is a ski resort in the canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes, in the municipality of Schwende-Rüte. The village sits at 870 m and the ski area (Appenzell) tops out at 1640 m (Ebenalp / Kronberg), a vertical drop of 770 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 1640 m.
Snow and season in Ebenalp / Kronberg
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 (870 m) and the slopes (1640 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 Ebenalp / Kronberg: 1991–2020 normals
In Ebenalp / Kronberg (870 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.3 °C. The warmest month is August (16.0 °C on average) and the coldest February (1.5 °C). About 1663 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (167 mm) with a minimum in April (104 mm). The sun shines for about 1589 hours a year, mostly in July (222 h). On average there are 88 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.9 °C and the absolute minimum −9.2 °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 | 2.0 °C | 12.0 °C | −8.7 °C | 153 | 56 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.5 °C | 12.5 °C | −9.2 °C | 126 | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.5 °C | 13.3 °C | −7.2 °C | 146 | 130 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.2 °C | 15.6 °C | −3.8 °C | 104 | 165 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 10.2 °C | 20.0 °C | 1.2 °C | 134 | 182 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun | 13.7 °C | 24.5 °C | 4.8 °C | 146 | 196 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 15.6 °C | 25.9 °C | 7.4 °C | 166 | 222 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 16.0 °C | 25.7 °C | 7.0 °C | 161 | 204 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 12.6 °C | 22.3 °C | 3.7 °C | 128 | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 10.0 °C | 19.8 °C | −0.5 °C | 114 | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.6 °C | 16.2 °C | −4.8 °C | 119 | 58 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.9 °C | 12.7 °C | −7.7 °C | 167 | 47 | 20 | 0 |
| Year | 8.3 °C | 25.9 °C | −9.2 °C | 1663 | 1589 | 88 | 22 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Säntis (4 km, 2501 m), Vaduz (18 km, 457 m), St. Gallen (18 km, 776 m), adjusted to the elevation of Ebenalp / Kronberg (870 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Säntis / Schwägalp (6 km · 1350–2502 m)
- Weather Wildhaus (6 km · 1090–2076 m)
- Weather Unterwasser (9 km · 910–2262 m)
- Weather Amden (20 km · 910–1700 m)
- Weather Kerenzerberg (27 km · 700–1500 m)
- Weather Flumserberg (27 km · 1220–2222 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes
Nearby municipalities
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- Weather Sennwald
- Weather Gonten
- Weather Schlatt-Haslen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ebenalp / Kronberg
How high is Ebenalp / Kronberg?
The village of Ebenalp / Kronberg is at 870 m and the ski area rises to 1640 m (Ebenalp / Kronberg), a vertical drop of 770 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Ebenalp / Kronberg?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1640 m) than in the village (870 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1640 m.
When does it snow in Ebenalp / Kronberg?
In the village (870 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from January 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 Ebenalp / Kronberg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Ebenalp / Kronberg (1640 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 Ebenalp / Kronberg?
The warmest month in Ebenalp / Kronberg is August, averaging 16.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at 1.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Ebenalp / Kronberg per year?
Ebenalp / Kronberg receives about 1663 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (167 mm), the driest April (104 mm).
When is the best time to visit Ebenalp / Kronberg?
For warmth and sunshine: August (16.0 °C on average, 204 h of sun). The coldest month is February (1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.