About Kerns
Kerns is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Obwalden (OW), at 46.906° latitude and 8.302° longitude. The municipality is part of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Also known as Kerns, Kerns benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Kerns
The climate in Kerns 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 Kerns and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Kerns: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Kerns: 1991–2020 normals
In Kerns (710 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.3 °C. The warmest month is July (17.4 °C on average) and the coldest February (2.0 °C). About 1337 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (141 mm) with a minimum in October (81 mm). The sun shines for about 1530 hours a year, mostly in July (209 h). On average there are 76 frost days and 9 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.9 °C and the absolute minimum −8.9 °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 | 2.1 °C | 13.2 °C | −8.8 °C | 100 | 51 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.0 °C | 13.9 °C | −8.9 °C | 99 | 80 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.8 °C | 16.9 °C | −6.2 °C | 101 | 133 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.0 °C | 20.1 °C | −2.6 °C | 113 | 162 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 12.0 °C | 24.3 °C | 2.2 °C | 126 | 173 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 15.5 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.8 °C | 135 | 187 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 17.4 °C | 28.9 °C | 8.4 °C | 139 | 209 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 17.4 °C | 28.4 °C | 7.9 °C | 141 | 198 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 13.7 °C | 24.3 °C | 4.5 °C | 93 | 146 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 10.5 °C | 22.0 °C | 0.3 °C | 81 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.8 °C | 17.7 °C | −4.5 °C | 94 | 53 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.9 °C | 14.1 °C | −7.8 °C | 114 | 39 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 9.3 °C | 28.9 °C | −8.9 °C | 1337 | 1530 | 76 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Pilatus (9 km, 2105 m), Engelberg (13 km, 1036 m), Luzern (14 km, 454 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kerns (710 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Kerns:
- Weather Sarnen
- Weather Dallenwil
- Weather Ennetmoos
- Weather Engelberg
- Weather Stans
- Weather Wolfenschiessen
- Weather Sachseln
- Weather Oberdorf (NW)
- Weather Stansstad
- Weather Alpnach
- Weather Hergiswil (NW)
- Weather Schwarzenberg
→ Nearby cities · Canton Obwalden
⛷️ Ski resorts in this municipality: Melchsee-Frutt
Frequently asked questions about weather in Kerns
What is the weather in Kerns today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Kerns, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Kerns?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Kerns.
Will it rain tomorrow in Kerns?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Kerns.
What is the air quality in Kerns?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Kerns.
Are there weather alerts for Kerns?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Kerns located?
Kerns sits at around 710 m above sea level in the canton of Obwalden. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Kerns?
The warmest month in Kerns is July, averaging 17.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at 2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Kerns per year?
Kerns receives about 1337 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (141 mm), the driest October (81 mm).
When is the best time to visit Kerns?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.4 °C on average, 209 h of sun). The coldest month is February (2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.