Sattel-Hochstuckli ski resort
Sattel-Hochstuckli is a ski resort in the canton of Schwyz, in the municipality of Sattel. The village sits at 800 m and the ski area tops out at 1566 m (Hochstuckli), a vertical drop of 766 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 1566 m.
Snow and season in Sattel-Hochstuckli
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 (800 m) and the slopes (1566 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 Sattel-Hochstuckli: 1991–2020 normals
In Sattel-Hochstuckli (800 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.0 °C. The warmest month is July (17.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.8 °C). About 1479 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (174 mm) with a minimum in January (84 mm). On average there are 123 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.5 °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) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.8 °C | 10.3 °C | −11.9 °C | 84 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.2 °C | 11.8 °C | −11.5 °C | 84 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.6 °C | 16.6 °C | −7.7 °C | 98 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.6 °C | 21.0 °C | −3.3 °C | 104 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 11.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 1.3 °C | 157 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 15.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 5.2 °C | 165 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul | 17.1 °C | 29.5 °C | 7.6 °C | 173 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 16.8 °C | 28.8 °C | 7.1 °C | 174 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 12.7 °C | 24.4 °C | 3.1 °C | 126 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.5 °C | 20.7 °C | −1.0 °C | 104 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.4 °C | 15.9 °C | −6.4 °C | 99 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.1 °C | 11.5 °C | −10.8 °C | 110 | 25 | 0 |
| Year | 8.0 °C | 29.5 °C | −11.9 °C | 1479 | 123 | 16 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Einsiedeln (11 km, 911 m), Wädenswil (16 km, 485 m), Cham (17 km, 443 m), adjusted to the elevation of Sattel-Hochstuckli (800 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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- Weather Stoos (13 km · 1300–1935 m)
- Weather Klewenalp-Stockhütte (21 km · 1600–2010 m)
- Weather Braunwald (31 km · 1256–1900 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Schwyz
- Weather Steinen
- Weather Steinerberg
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- Weather Oberägeri
- Weather Unterägeri
- Weather Lauerz
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sattel-Hochstuckli
How high is Sattel-Hochstuckli?
The village of Sattel-Hochstuckli is at 800 m and the ski area rises to 1566 m (Hochstuckli), a vertical drop of 766 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Sattel-Hochstuckli?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1566 m) than in the village (800 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1566 m.
When does it snow in Sattel-Hochstuckli?
In the village (800 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 Sattel-Hochstuckli?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Hochstuckli (1566 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 Sattel-Hochstuckli?
The warmest month in Sattel-Hochstuckli is July, averaging 17.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Sattel-Hochstuckli per year?
Sattel-Hochstuckli receives about 1479 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (174 mm), the driest January (84 mm).
When is the best time to visit Sattel-Hochstuckli?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.1 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.