Klewenalp-Stockhütte ski resort
Klewenalp-Stockhütte is a ski resort in the canton of Nidwalden, in the municipality of Beckenried. The village sits at 1600 m and the ski area (Klewenalp) tops out at 2010 m (Klewenstock), a vertical drop of 410 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 2010 m.
Snow and season in Klewenalp-Stockhütte
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1600 m) and the slopes (2010 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 Klewenalp-Stockhütte: 1991–2020 normals
In Klewenalp-Stockhütte (1600 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.9 °C. The warmest month is July (12.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.2 °C). About 1650 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (210 mm) with a minimum in February (84 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.4 °C and the absolute minimum −15.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −4.2 °C | 8.4 °C | −15.4 °C | 96 |
| Feb | −3.7 °C | 8.2 °C | −14.9 °C | 84 |
| Mar | −0.4 °C | 12.2 °C | −11.9 °C | 102 |
| Apr | 3.3 °C | 15.7 °C | −8.2 °C | 115 |
| May | 7.2 °C | 20.2 °C | −3.3 °C | 169 |
| Jun | 10.6 °C | 23.8 °C | 0.1 °C | 190 |
| Jul | 12.3 °C | 24.4 °C | 2.9 °C | 202 |
| Aug | 12.0 °C | 23.4 °C | 2.4 °C | 210 |
| Sep | 8.4 °C | 19.4 °C | −1.2 °C | 141 |
| Oct | 4.9 °C | 17.2 °C | −5.5 °C | 116 |
| Nov | −0.0 °C | 12.6 °C | −10.8 °C | 110 |
| Dec | −3.3 °C | 8.9 °C | −14.2 °C | 114 |
| Year | 3.9 °C | 24.4 °C | −15.4 °C | 1650 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Altdorf (12 km, 438 m), Engelberg (13 km, 1036 m), Titlis (18 km, 3045 m), adjusted to the elevation of Klewenalp-Stockhütte (1600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Rigi (12 km · 1440–1797 m)
- Weather Engelberg-Titlis (13 km · 1000–3020 m)
- Weather Mythenregion / Brunni (15 km · 1100–1600 m)
- Weather Stoos (15 km · 1300–1935 m)
- Weather Sattel-Hochstuckli (21 km · 800–1566 m)
- Weather Melchsee-Frutt (21 km · 1920–2255 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Nidwalden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Emmetten
- Weather Buochs
- Weather Isenthal
- Weather Wolfenschiessen
- Weather Dallenwil
- Weather Oberdorf (NW)
- Weather Seelisberg
- Weather Stans
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Klewenalp-Stockhütte
How high is Klewenalp-Stockhütte?
The village of Klewenalp-Stockhütte is at 1600 m and the ski area rises to 2010 m (Klewenstock), a vertical drop of 410 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Klewenalp-Stockhütte?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (2010 m) than in the village (1600 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2010 m.
When does it snow in Klewenalp-Stockhütte?
In the village (1600 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (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 Klewenalp-Stockhütte?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Klewenstock (2010 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 Klewenalp-Stockhütte?
The warmest month in Klewenalp-Stockhütte is July, averaging 12.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Klewenalp-Stockhütte per year?
Klewenalp-Stockhütte receives about 1650 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (210 mm), the driest February (84 mm).
When is the best time to visit Klewenalp-Stockhütte?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.