About Stans
Stans is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Nidwalden (NW), at 46.956° latitude and 8.365° longitude. The municipality is part of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Also known as Stans, Stans benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Stans
The climate in Stans 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 Stans and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Stans: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Stans: 1991–2020 normals
In Stans (477 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.6 °C. The warmest month is July (18.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (3.1 °C). About 1233 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (134 mm) with a minimum in October (76 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 30.4 °C and the absolute minimum −7.3 °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 | 3.1 °C | 14.1 °C | −7.2 °C | 87 | 51 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.2 °C | 15.0 °C | −7.3 °C | 87 | 80 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.1 °C | 18.3 °C | −4.7 °C | 90 | 133 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.4 °C | 21.6 °C | −1.2 °C | 103 | 162 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 13.4 °C | 25.8 °C | 3.5 °C | 120 | 173 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 16.9 °C | 29.2 °C | 7.2 °C | 130 | 187 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 18.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 9.8 °C | 132 | 209 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 18.7 °C | 29.8 °C | 9.3 °C | 134 | 198 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 15.0 °C | 25.6 °C | 5.9 °C | 88 | 146 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 11.6 °C | 22.9 °C | 1.6 °C | 76 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 6.8 °C | 18.5 °C | −3.0 °C | 85 | 53 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.9 °C | 15.0 °C | −6.4 °C | 101 | 39 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 10.6 °C | 30.4 °C | −7.3 °C | 1233 | 1530 | 76 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Pilatus (9 km, 2105 m), Luzern (10 km, 454 m), Engelberg (15 km, 1036 m), adjusted to the elevation of Stans (477 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Stans:
- Weather Oberdorf (NW)
- Weather Stansstad
- Weather Ennetmoos
- Weather Wolfenschiessen
- Weather Dallenwil
- Weather Buochs
- Weather Ennetbürgen
- Weather Kerns
- Weather Alpnach
- Weather Beckenried
- Weather Horw
- Weather Meggen
→ Nearby cities · Canton Nidwalden
Frequently asked questions about weather in Stans
What is the weather in Stans today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Stans, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Stans?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Stans.
Will it rain tomorrow in Stans?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Stans.
What is the air quality in Stans?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Stans.
Are there weather alerts for Stans?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Stans located?
Stans sits at around 477 m above sea level in the canton of Nidwalden. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Stans?
The warmest month in Stans is July, averaging 18.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 3.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Stans per year?
Stans receives about 1233 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (134 mm), the driest October (76 mm).
When is the best time to visit Stans?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.8 °C on average, 209 h of sun). The coldest month is January (3.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.