About Glarus Süd
Glarus Süd is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Glarus (GL), at 47.028° latitude and 9.075° longitude. The municipality is part of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Also known as Glarus Süd, Glarus Süd benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Glarus Süd
The climate in Glarus Süd 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 Glarus Süd and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Glarus Süd: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Glarus Süd: 1991–2020 normals
In Glarus Süd (504 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.4 °C. The warmest month is July (18.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.0 °C). About 1489 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (192 mm) with a minimum in February (80 mm). The sun shines for about 1313 hours a year, mostly in July (173 h). On average there are 86 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.5 °C and the absolute minimum −10.1 °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 | 0.0 °C | 11.9 °C | −10.1 °C | 92 | 61 | 22 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.1 °C | 13.6 °C | −9.0 °C | 80 | 70 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.3 °C | 18.5 °C | −4.7 °C | 99 | 94 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.5 °C | 23.0 °C | −1.3 °C | 92 | 135 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 13.6 °C | 27.5 °C | 2.9 °C | 132 | 153 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 16.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 6.7 °C | 166 | 162 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 18.4 °C | 31.5 °C | 9.1 °C | 192 | 173 | 0 | 14 |
| Aug | 18.0 °C | 30.4 °C | 8.5 °C | 192 | 161 | 0 | 11 |
| Sep | 14.0 °C | 25.4 °C | 5.0 °C | 131 | 107 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 9.9 °C | 22.3 °C | 0.3 °C | 104 | 85 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.7 °C | 18.4 °C | −4.9 °C | 100 | 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.0 °C | 13.5 °C | −8.8 °C | 109 | 53 | 21 | 0 |
| Year | 9.4 °C | 31.5 °C | −10.1 °C | 1489 | 1313 | 86 | 41 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Glarus (1 km, 517 m), Elm (14 km, 958 m), Crap Masegn (22 km, 2468 m), adjusted to the elevation of Glarus Süd (504 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Glarus Süd:
- Weather Glarus
- Weather Glarus Nord
- Weather Quarten
- Weather Innerthal
- Weather Weesen
- Weather Amden
- Weather Schänis
- Weather Reichenburg
- Weather Vorderthal
- Weather Walenstadt
- Weather Schübelbach
- Weather Oberiberg
→ Nearby cities · Canton Glarus
⛷️ Ski resorts in this municipality: Braunwald, Elm
Frequently asked questions about weather in Glarus Süd
What is the weather in Glarus Süd today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Glarus Süd, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Glarus Süd?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Glarus Süd.
Will it rain tomorrow in Glarus Süd?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Glarus Süd.
What is the air quality in Glarus Süd?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Glarus Süd.
Are there weather alerts for Glarus Süd?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Glarus Süd located?
Glarus Süd sits at around 504 m above sea level in the canton of Glarus. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Glarus Süd?
The warmest month in Glarus Süd is July, averaging 18.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Glarus Süd per year?
Glarus Süd receives about 1489 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (192 mm), the driest February (80 mm).
When is the best time to visit Glarus Süd?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.4 °C on average, 173 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.