About Quarten
Quarten is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of St. Gallen (SG), at 47.043° latitude and 9.182° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Quarten, Quarten benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Quarten
The climate in Quarten 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 Quarten and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Quarten: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Quarten: 1991–2020 normals
In Quarten (750 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.2 °C. The warmest month is July (17.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.7 °C). About 1558 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (198 mm) with a minimum in February (85 mm). The sun shines for about 1313 hours a year, mostly in July (173 h). On average there are 94 frost days and 5 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.7 °C and the absolute minimum −11.4 °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 | −0.7 °C | 11.3 °C | −11.4 °C | 97 | 61 | 23 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.1 °C | 12.3 °C | −10.5 °C | 85 | 70 | 20 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.9 °C | 16.7 °C | −6.6 °C | 106 | 94 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.0 °C | 20.9 °C | −3.0 °C | 98 | 135 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 12.0 °C | 25.4 °C | 1.6 °C | 138 | 153 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.3 °C | 28.6 °C | 5.3 °C | 170 | 162 | 0 | 8 |
| Jul | 17.0 °C | 29.7 °C | 7.7 °C | 195 | 173 | 0 | 12 |
| Aug | 16.7 °C | 28.8 °C | 7.3 °C | 198 | 161 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep | 12.8 °C | 24.0 °C | 3.7 °C | 138 | 107 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 8.9 °C | 21.2 °C | −0.8 °C | 110 | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.8 °C | 17.1 °C | −6.2 °C | 109 | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.3 °C | 12.5 °C | −10.0 °C | 114 | 53 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 8.2 °C | 29.7 °C | −11.4 °C | 1558 | 1313 | 94 | 35 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Glarus (9 km, 517 m), Elm (13 km, 958 m), Crap Masegn (22 km, 2468 m), adjusted to the elevation of Quarten (750 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
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- Weather Schänis
- Weather Flums
- Weather Vilters-Wangs
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Quarten
What is the weather in Quarten today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Quarten, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Quarten?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Quarten.
Will it rain tomorrow in Quarten?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Quarten.
What is the air quality in Quarten?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Quarten.
Are there weather alerts for Quarten?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Quarten located?
Quarten sits at around 750 m above sea level in the canton of St. Gallen. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Quarten?
The warmest month in Quarten is July, averaging 17.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.7 °C.
How much does it rain in Quarten per year?
Quarten receives about 1558 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (198 mm), the driest February (85 mm).
When is the best time to visit Quarten?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.0 °C on average, 173 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.7 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.