About Root
Root is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Lucerne (LU), at 47.111° latitude and 8.365° longitude. The municipality is part of the Swiss plateau, transitional temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Also known as Root, Root benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Root
The climate in Root is characteristic of the Swiss plateau, transitional temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. 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 Root and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Root: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Root: 1991–2020 normals
In Root (438 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.4 °C. The warmest month is July (19.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.9 °C). About 1149 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (141 mm) with a minimum in January (62 mm). The sun shines for about 1530 hours a year, mostly in July (209 h). On average there are 76 frost days and 10 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.6 °C and the absolute minimum −7.2 °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 | 1.9 °C | 12.8 °C | −7.2 °C | 62 | 51 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.5 °C | 14.3 °C | −7.1 °C | 64 | 80 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.2 °C | 19.1 °C | −4.2 °C | 70 | 133 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.9 °C | 23.0 °C | −0.9 °C | 90 | 162 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.1 °C | 27.2 °C | 3.6 °C | 128 | 173 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 17.7 °C | 30.7 °C | 7.6 °C | 136 | 187 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 19.4 °C | 31.6 °C | 10.1 °C | 137 | 209 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 19.1 °C | 31.0 °C | 9.4 °C | 141 | 198 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 15.1 °C | 26.5 °C | 5.7 °C | 92 | 146 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 10.9 °C | 22.3 °C | 1.3 °C | 78 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.8 °C | 17.1 °C | −3.2 °C | 72 | 53 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.6 °C | 13.5 °C | −7.1 °C | 80 | 39 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 10.4 °C | 31.6 °C | −7.2 °C | 1149 | 1530 | 76 | 51 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Luzern (10 km, 454 m), Cham (11 km, 443 m), Pilatus (17 km, 2105 m), adjusted to the elevation of Root (438 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Root:
- Weather Inwil
- Weather Dierikon
- Weather Buchrain
- Weather Gisikon
- Weather Udligenswil
- Weather Ballwil
- Weather Adligenswil
- Weather Dietwil
- Weather Meierskappel
- Weather Küssnacht (SZ)
- Weather Hochdorf
- Weather Hohenrain
→ Nearby cities · Canton Lucerne
Frequently asked questions about weather in Root
What is the weather in Root today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Root, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Root?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Root.
Will it rain tomorrow in Root?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Root.
What is the air quality in Root?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Root.
Are there weather alerts for Root?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Root located?
Root sits at around 438 m above sea level in the canton of Lucerne. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Root?
The warmest month in Root is July, averaging 19.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Root per year?
Root receives about 1149 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (141 mm), the driest January (62 mm).
When is the best time to visit Root?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.4 °C on average, 209 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.