Unterbäch ski resort
Unterbäch is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Unterbäch. The village sits at 1230 m and the ski area tops out at 2500 m (Brandalp), a vertical drop of 1270 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 2500 m.
Snow and season in Unterbäch
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1230 m) and the slopes (2500 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 Unterbäch: 1991–2020 normals
In Unterbäch (1230 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.4 °C. The warmest month is July (16.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.0 °C). About 628 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (65 mm) with a minimum in February (37 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.3 °C and the absolute minimum −12.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.0 °C | 9.0 °C | −12.8 °C | 52 |
| Feb | −0.8 °C | 11.9 °C | −12.2 °C | 37 |
| Mar | 3.4 °C | 16.5 °C | −8.5 °C | 43 |
| Apr | 7.1 °C | 19.8 °C | −4.8 °C | 44 |
| May | 11.2 °C | 24.6 °C | −0.7 °C | 65 |
| Jun | 15.0 °C | 28.5 °C | 3.0 °C | 53 |
| Jul | 16.7 °C | 29.3 °C | 5.6 °C | 54 |
| Aug | 16.3 °C | 28.9 °C | 4.8 °C | 59 |
| Sep | 12.3 °C | 24.7 °C | 1.4 °C | 41 |
| Oct | 7.9 °C | 20.4 °C | −3.0 °C | 56 |
| Nov | 2.5 °C | 15.1 °C | −8.5 °C | 61 |
| Dec | −1.2 °C | 9.6 °C | −11.9 °C | 62 |
| Year | 7.4 °C | 29.3 °C | −12.8 °C | 628 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Grächen (7 km, 1605 m), Visp (8 km, 639 m), Blatten, Lötschental (20 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Unterbäch (1230 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Eischoll (4 km · 1220–2100 m)
- Weather Grächen (8 km · 1619–2868 m)
- Weather Saint-Luc (12 km · 1650–3025 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (13 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Chandolin (14 km · 1936–3025 m)
- Weather Lauchernalp (18 km · 1969–3111 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Ergisch
- Weather Eischoll
- Weather Bürchen
- Weather Embd
- Weather Törbel
- Weather Raron
- Weather Niedergesteln
- Weather Turtmann-Unterems
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Unterbäch
How high is Unterbäch?
The village of Unterbäch is at 1230 m and the ski area rises to 2500 m (Brandalp), a vertical drop of 1270 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Unterbäch?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (2500 m) than in the village (1230 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2500 m.
When does it snow in Unterbäch?
In the village (1230 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 Unterbäch?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Brandalp (2500 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 Unterbäch?
The warmest month in Unterbäch is July, averaging 16.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Unterbäch per year?
Unterbäch receives about 628 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (65 mm), the driest February (37 mm).
When is the best time to visit Unterbäch?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.7 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.