Kerenzerberg ski resort
Kerenzerberg is a ski resort in the canton of Glarus, in the municipality of Glarus Nord. The village sits at 700 m and the ski area tops out at 1500 m (Habergschwänd), a vertical drop of 800 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 1500 m.
Snow and season in Kerenzerberg
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 (700 m) and the slopes (1500 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 Kerenzerberg: 1991–2020 normals
In Kerenzerberg (700 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.2 °C. The warmest month is July (17.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.0 °C). About 1593 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (197 mm) with a minimum in February (89 mm). The sun shines for about 1313 hours a year, mostly in July (173 h). On average there are 94 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.4 °C and the absolute minimum −11.9 °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 | −1.0 °C | 10.9 °C | −11.9 °C | 102 | 61 | 23 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.0 °C | 12.6 °C | −10.9 °C | 89 | 70 | 20 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.0 °C | 17.5 °C | −6.6 °C | 111 | 94 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.2 °C | 21.9 °C | −2.9 °C | 101 | 135 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 12.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 1.5 °C | 144 | 153 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.7 °C | 29.4 °C | 5.3 °C | 173 | 162 | 0 | 9 |
| Jul | 17.2 °C | 30.4 °C | 7.6 °C | 196 | 173 | 0 | 13 |
| Aug | 16.9 °C | 29.5 °C | 7.2 °C | 197 | 161 | 0 | 11 |
| Sep | 12.9 °C | 24.6 °C | 3.5 °C | 139 | 107 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 8.8 °C | 21.5 °C | −1.0 °C | 111 | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.6 °C | 17.4 °C | −6.4 °C | 110 | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.0 °C | 12.4 °C | −10.4 °C | 120 | 53 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 8.2 °C | 30.4 °C | −11.9 °C | 1593 | 1313 | 94 | 38 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Glarus (9 km, 517 m), Ebnat-Kappel (18 km, 623 m), Elm (21 km, 958 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kerenzerberg (700 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Amden (7 km · 910–1700 m)
- Weather Flumserberg (14 km · 1220–2222 m)
- Weather Unterwasser (18 km · 910–2262 m)
- Weather Braunwald (21 km · 1256–1900 m)
- Weather Wildhaus (21 km · 1090–2076 m)
- Weather Säntis / Schwägalp (22 km · 1350–2502 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Amden
- Weather Weesen
- Weather Schänis
- Weather Quarten
- Weather Glarus
- Weather Glarus Süd
- Weather Walenstadt
- Weather Reichenburg
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kerenzerberg
How high is Kerenzerberg?
The village of Kerenzerberg is at 700 m and the ski area rises to 1500 m (Habergschwänd), a vertical drop of 800 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Kerenzerberg?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1500 m) than in the village (700 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1500 m.
When does it snow in Kerenzerberg?
In the village (700 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 Kerenzerberg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Habergschwänd (1500 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 Kerenzerberg?
The warmest month in Kerenzerberg is July, averaging 17.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Kerenzerberg per year?
Kerenzerberg receives about 1593 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (197 mm), the driest February (89 mm).
When is the best time to visit Kerenzerberg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.2 °C on average, 173 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.