Elm ski resort
Elm is a ski resort in the canton of Glarus, in the municipality of Glarus Süd. The village sits at 980 m and the ski area tops out at 2100 m (Ämpächli / Schabell), a vertical drop of 1120 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 2100 m.
Snow and season in Elm
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 (980 m) and the slopes (2100 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 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.
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.
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- Weather Laax (14 km · 1020–3018 m)
- Weather Brigels (16 km · 1289–2418 m)
- Weather Flumserberg (17 km · 1220–2222 m)
- Weather Obersaxen Mundaun (21 km · 1300–2310 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Falera
- Weather Flims
- Weather Trin
- Weather Schluein
- Weather Laax
- Weather Sagogn
- Weather Quarten
- Weather Glarus
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Elm
How high is Elm?
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.