The village of Elm is at 980 m and the ski area rises to 2100 m (Ämpächli / Schabell), a vertical drop of 1120 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Elm?

Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2100 m) than in the village (980 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2100 m.

When does it snow in Elm?

In the village (980 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 Elm?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Ämpächli / Schabell (2100 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 Elm?

The warmest month in Elm is July, averaging 15.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.3 °C.

How much does it rain in Elm per year?

Elm receives about 1599 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (196 mm), the driest February (91 mm).

When is the best time to visit Elm?

For warmth and sunshine: July (15.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Elm

Glarus, 980 m · summit 2100 m · continuously updated

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Elm weather: the next 24 hours

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Elm 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

UV index

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

Freezing level

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Elm

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Flims Laax Falera11 km Braunwald13 km Laax14 km Brigels16 km Flumserberg17 km Obersaxen Mundaun21 km Kerenzerberg23 km Feldis/Veulden25 km

7-day forecast for Elm

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Elm: overcast, 12 to 19 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (10 %), wind up to 14 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 8 to 14 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	overcast	12 °C	19 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	8 °C	14 °C	27.1 mm	14 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	light rain	7 °C	12 °C	0.3 mm	6 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	10 °C	12 °C	6.0 mm	7 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	7 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	fog	5 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	5 °C	16 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 980 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

No rain expected today in Elm. Tomorrow: rain from 10:00 to 00:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Elm

Wednesday 7 Oct in Elm, hour by hour: mostly sunny in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 12 °C around 06:00, high 19 °C around 12:00. No rainy hour.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Wind
00:00	partly cloudy	13 °C	7 km/h
01:00	partly cloudy	13 °C	6 km/h
02:00	partly cloudy	13 °C	4 km/h
03:00	partly cloudy	13 °C	5 km/h
04:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	6 km/h
05:00	mostly sunny	13 °C	4 km/h
06:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	6 km/h
07:00	sunny	12 °C	7 km/h
08:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	7 km/h
09:00	mostly sunny	15 °C	6 km/h
10:00	overcast	17 °C	9 km/h
11:00	overcast	18 °C	12 km/h
12:00	overcast	19 °C	14 km/h
13:00	overcast	19 °C	12 km/h
14:00	overcast	18 °C	9 km/h
15:00	overcast	18 °C	14 km/h
16:00	overcast	18 °C	8 km/h
17:00	overcast	17 °C	6 km/h
18:00	overcast	17 °C	13 km/h
19:00	overcast	16 °C	14 km/h
20:00	overcast	16 °C	9 km/h
21:00	partly cloudy	16 °C	11 km/h
22:00	overcast	16 °C	10 km/h
23:00	overcast	15 °C	8 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Elm (980 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+1 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

3000 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Elm at the moment, neither at the summit (2100 m) nor in the village (980 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 1 cm of fresh snow are expected over the next 7 days.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Elm

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Elm: overcast, 12 to 19 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. No precipitation expected.

Elm weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Elm: showers, 8 to 14 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. Precipitation expected: 27.1 mm, 95 % probability.

What is the temperature in Elm?

Today in Elm (980 m): 12 to 19 °C. Tomorrow: 8 to 14 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 10 to 19 °C, averaging 14 °C.

Elm weekend weather

This weekend in Elm: Saturday light rain, 10 to 12 °C; Sunday fog, 7 to 10 °C.

Will it rain in Elm this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Elm over the next 7 days, 33.4 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (27.1 mm).

What is the UV index in Elm?

Today in Elm (980 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (moderate) around midday. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended between 11 am and 3 pm. 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 Elm

The best day of the next 7 in Elm: Wednesday 7 Oct, overcast, up to 19 °C.

Climate of Elm: 1991–2020 normals

In Elm (980 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.1 °C. The warmest month is July (15.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.3 °C). About 1599 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (196 mm) with a minimum in February (91 mm). On average there are 113 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.1 °C and the absolute minimum −13.0 °C.

7.1 °CMean annual temperature

1599 mmPrecipitation per year

113Frost days per year

20Summer days (≥ 25 °C)

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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	−1.3 °C	11.0 °C	−13.0 °C	104	25	0
Feb	−0.8 °C	11.2 °C	−12.4 °C	91	22	0
Mar	2.7 °C	15.0 °C	−9.0 °C	115	16	0
Apr	6.5 °C	19.0 °C	−4.9 °C	105	8	0
May	10.6 °C	23.7 °C	0.4 °C	141	1	1
Jun	13.9 °C	26.9 °C	3.9 °C	165	0	5
Jul	15.6 °C	28.1 °C	6.3 °C	186	0	7
Aug	15.4 °C	27.3 °C	6.1 °C	196	0	6
Sep	11.8 °C	22.8 °C	2.3 °C	142	0	0
Oct	8.2 °C	20.6 °C	−1.9 °C	116	4	0
Nov	3.1 °C	16.2 °C	−7.6 °C	120	14	0
Dec	−0.3 °C	11.7 °C	−11.5 °C	118	24	0
Year	7.1 °C	28.1 °C	−13.0 °C	1599	113	20

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Elm (3 km, 958 m), Crap Masegn (7 km, 2468 m), Glarus (16 km, 517 m), adjusted to the elevation of Elm (980 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.