About Galgenen
Galgenen is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Schwyz (SZ), at 47.185° latitude and 8.862° longitude. The municipality is part of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Also known as Galgenen, Galgenen benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Galgenen
The climate in Galgenen is characteristic of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. 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 Galgenen and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Galgenen: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Galgenen: 1991–2020 normals
In Galgenen (596 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.0 °C. The warmest month is July (18.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.1 °C). About 1539 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (176 mm) with a minimum in February (91 mm). The sun shines for about 1705 hours a year, mostly in July (234 h). On average there are 83 frost days and 8 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.5 °C and the absolute minimum −11.8 °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 | 0.1 °C | 11.6 °C | −11.8 °C | 93 | 56 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.7 °C | 13.0 °C | −11.3 °C | 91 | 87 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.5 °C | 17.6 °C | −7.2 °C | 110 | 144 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.5 °C | 22.1 °C | −2.5 °C | 106 | 183 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 12.7 °C | 26.2 °C | 2.2 °C | 158 | 198 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 16.3 °C | 29.4 °C | 5.9 °C | 167 | 216 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 18.1 °C | 30.5 °C | 8.5 °C | 176 | 234 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 17.8 °C | 29.9 °C | 7.9 °C | 176 | 218 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 13.7 °C | 25.4 °C | 3.9 °C | 131 | 161 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 9.5 °C | 22.1 °C | −0.2 °C | 106 | 107 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.5 °C | 17.6 °C | −5.7 °C | 106 | 57 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.1 °C | 12.9 °C | −10.0 °C | 119 | 44 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 9.0 °C | 30.5 °C | −11.8 °C | 1539 | 1705 | 83 | 44 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Einsiedeln (10 km, 911 m), Wädenswil (14 km, 485 m), Ebnat-Kappel (21 km, 623 m), adjusted to the elevation of Galgenen (596 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Galgenen:
- Weather Lachen
- Weather Wangen (SZ)
- Weather Altendorf
- Weather Freienbach
- Weather Schübelbach
- Weather Vorderthal
- Weather Rapperswil-Jona
- Weather Schmerikon
- Weather Rüti (ZH)
- Weather Tuggen
- Weather Uznach
- Weather Reichenburg
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Galgenen
What is the weather in Galgenen today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Galgenen, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Galgenen?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Galgenen.
Will it rain tomorrow in Galgenen?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Galgenen.
What is the air quality in Galgenen?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Galgenen.
Are there weather alerts for Galgenen?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Galgenen located?
Galgenen sits at around 596 m above sea level in the canton of Schwyz. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Galgenen?
The warmest month in Galgenen is July, averaging 18.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Galgenen per year?
Galgenen receives about 1539 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (176 mm), the driest February (91 mm).
When is the best time to visit Galgenen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.1 °C on average, 234 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.