About Egg
Egg is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Zurich (ZH), at 47.306° latitude and 8.662° longitude. The municipality is part of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Also known as Egg, Egg benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Egg
The climate in Egg is characteristic of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Egg and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Egg: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Egg: 1991–2020 normals
In Egg (782 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C. The warmest month is July (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.4 °C). About 1299 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (148 mm) with a minimum in February (72 mm). The sun shines for about 1694 hours a year, mostly in July (232 h). On average there are 69 frost days and 8 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.4 °C and the absolute minimum −9.4 °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 | −0.4 °C | 10.1 °C | −9.4 °C | 76 | 57 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.4 °C | 11.9 °C | −8.9 °C | 72 | 87 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.4 °C | 17.3 °C | −5.5 °C | 84 | 143 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.3 °C | 21.8 °C | −2.1 °C | 91 | 180 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 12.4 °C | 26.0 °C | 2.2 °C | 140 | 195 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 16.0 °C | 29.4 °C | 6.0 °C | 145 | 212 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 17.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 8.7 °C | 148 | 232 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 17.4 °C | 29.5 °C | 7.9 °C | 148 | 216 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 13.1 °C | 24.7 °C | 4.2 °C | 106 | 162 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 8.7 °C | 20.0 °C | −0.0 °C | 97 | 107 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.6 °C | 15.0 °C | −4.4 °C | 91 | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.4 °C | 10.7 °C | −8.4 °C | 100 | 45 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 8.5 °C | 30.4 °C | −9.4 °C | 1299 | 1694 | 69 | 45 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Wädenswil (9 km, 485 m), Zürich / Fluntern (11 km, 604 m), Zürich / Affoltern (17 km, 444 m), adjusted to the elevation of Egg (782 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Egg
What is the weather in Egg today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Egg, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Egg?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Egg.
Will it rain tomorrow in Egg?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Egg.
What is the air quality in Egg?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Egg.
Are there weather alerts for Egg?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Egg located?
Egg sits at around 782 m above sea level in the canton of Zurich. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Egg?
The warmest month in Egg is July, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Egg per year?
Egg receives about 1299 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (148 mm), the driest February (72 mm).
When is the best time to visit Egg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.8 °C on average, 232 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.