Flumserberg ski resort
Flumserberg is a ski resort in the canton of St. Gallen, in the municipality of Flums. The village sits at 1220 m and the ski area tops out at 2222 m (Leist), a vertical drop of 1002 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2222 m.
Snow and season in Flumserberg
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1220 m) and the slopes (2222 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Flumserberg: 1991–2020 normals
In Flumserberg (1220 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.8 °C. The warmest month is July (14.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.3 °C). About 1607 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (204 mm) with a minimum in February (88 mm). On average there are 113 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.7 °C and the absolute minimum −14.3 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.3 °C | 8.9 °C | −14.3 °C | 102 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.4 °C | 10.1 °C | −13.2 °C | 88 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.6 °C | 14.8 °C | −9.3 °C | 112 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.7 °C | 19.2 °C | −5.5 °C | 104 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 9.8 °C | 23.6 °C | −0.7 °C | 143 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 13.0 °C | 26.6 °C | 2.8 °C | 172 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 14.6 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.2 °C | 194 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 26.7 °C | 4.8 °C | 204 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 10.5 °C | 21.9 °C | 1.0 °C | 142 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.5 °C | 19.3 °C | −3.5 °C | 115 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.3 °C | 15.0 °C | −8.8 °C | 115 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.4 °C | 10.1 °C | −12.8 °C | 118 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 5.8 °C | 27.7 °C | −14.3 °C | 1607 | 113 | 20 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Elm (14 km, 958 m), Glarus (15 km, 517 m), Bad Ragaz (18 km, 497 m), adjusted to the elevation of Flumserberg (1220 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Kerenzerberg (14 km · 700–1500 m)
- Weather Amden (16 km · 910–1700 m)
- Weather Pizol (16 km · 520–2222 m)
- Weather Elm (17 km · 980–2100 m)
- Weather Unterwasser (20 km · 910–2262 m)
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (20 km · 1100–3018 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton St. Gallen
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Quarten
- Weather Mels
- Weather Walenstadt
- Weather Vilters-Wangs
- Weather Glarus Süd
- Weather Sargans
- Weather Glarus
- Weather Bad Ragaz
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Flumserberg
How high is Flumserberg?
The village of Flumserberg is at 1220 m and the ski area rises to 2222 m (Leist), a vertical drop of 1002 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Flumserberg?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2222 m) than in the village (1220 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2222 m.
When does it snow in Flumserberg?
In the village (1220 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Flumserberg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Leist (2222 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Flumserberg?
The warmest month in Flumserberg is July, averaging 14.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Flumserberg per year?
Flumserberg receives about 1607 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (204 mm), the driest February (88 mm).
When is the best time to visit Flumserberg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.