About Gonten
Gonten is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes (AI), at 47.341° latitude and 9.386° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Gonten, Gonten benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Gonten
The climate in Gonten is characteristic of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. 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 Gonten and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Gonten: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Gonten: 1991–2020 normals
In Gonten (918 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.9 °C. The warmest month is July (16.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.3 °C). About 1543 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (173 mm) with a minimum in February (94 mm). The sun shines for about 1589 hours a year, mostly in July (222 h). On average there are 88 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.1 °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 | 0.3 °C | 11.4 °C | −10.1 °C | 109 | 56 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.5 °C | 11.9 °C | −10.0 °C | 94 | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.3 °C | 14.7 °C | −7.1 °C | 116 | 130 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.7 °C | 17.9 °C | −3.7 °C | 103 | 165 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 10.8 °C | 22.3 °C | 1.2 °C | 146 | 182 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.3 °C | 25.8 °C | 5.0 °C | 158 | 196 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 16.1 °C | 27.1 °C | 7.6 °C | 170 | 222 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 16.1 °C | 26.7 °C | 7.0 °C | 173 | 204 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 12.3 °C | 22.6 °C | 3.5 °C | 133 | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.9 °C | 19.7 °C | −0.8 °C | 109 | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.2 °C | 15.8 °C | −5.5 °C | 105 | 58 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.3 °C | 12.2 °C | −8.9 °C | 128 | 47 | 20 | 0 |
| Year | 7.9 °C | 27.1 °C | −10.1 °C | 1543 | 1589 | 88 | 22 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations St. Gallen (9 km, 776 m), Säntis (11 km, 2501 m), Altenrhein (21 km, 398 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gonten (918 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Gonten:
- Weather Schlatt-Haslen
- Weather Appenzell
- Weather Hundwil
- Weather Schwende-Rüte
- Weather Bühler
- Weather Teufen (AR)
- Weather Stein (AR)
- Weather Gais
- Weather Herisau
- Weather Urnäsch
- Weather Waldstatt
- Weather St. Gallen
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Gonten
What is the weather in Gonten today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Gonten, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Gonten?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Gonten.
Will it rain tomorrow in Gonten?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Gonten.
What is the air quality in Gonten?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Gonten.
Are there weather alerts for Gonten?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Gonten located?
Gonten sits at around 918 m above sea level in the canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Gonten?
The warmest month in Gonten is July, averaging 16.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Gonten per year?
Gonten receives about 1543 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (173 mm), the driest February (94 mm).
When is the best time to visit Gonten?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.1 °C on average, 222 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.