Hoch-Ybrig ski resort
Hoch-Ybrig is a ski resort in the canton of Schwyz, in the municipality of Oberiberg. The village sits at 1050 m and the ski area tops out at 1850 m (Sternen / Spirstock), a vertical drop of 800 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 1850 m.
Snow and season in Hoch-Ybrig
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 (1050 m) and the slopes (1850 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 Hoch-Ybrig: 1991–2020 normals
In Hoch-Ybrig (1050 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.6 °C. The warmest month is July (15.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.1 °C). About 1640 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (193 mm) with a minimum in February (94 mm). On average there are 123 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.8 °C and the absolute minimum −13.8 °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 | −2.1 °C | 9.6 °C | −13.8 °C | 96 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.6 °C | 10.6 °C | −13.5 °C | 94 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.1 °C | 15.1 °C | −9.5 °C | 113 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.1 °C | 19.5 °C | −4.9 °C | 113 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 10.3 °C | 23.6 °C | −0.2 °C | 169 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 13.8 °C | 26.8 °C | 3.6 °C | 182 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul | 15.6 °C | 27.8 °C | 6.1 °C | 190 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 15.3 °C | 27.1 °C | 5.6 °C | 193 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 11.3 °C | 22.8 °C | 1.6 °C | 141 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.2 °C | 19.7 °C | −2.6 °C | 113 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.2 °C | 15.3 °C | −8.1 °C | 112 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.2 °C | 10.8 °C | −12.3 °C | 123 | 25 | 0 |
| Year | 6.6 °C | 27.8 °C | −13.8 °C | 1640 | 123 | 16 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Einsiedeln (11 km, 911 m), Altdorf (20 km, 438 m), Wädenswil (22 km, 485 m), adjusted to the elevation of Hoch-Ybrig (1050 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Stoos (10 km · 1300–1935 m)
- Weather Sattel-Hochstuckli (12 km · 800–1566 m)
- Weather Mythenregion / Brunni (12 km · 1100–1600 m)
- Weather Braunwald (20 km · 1256–1900 m)
- Weather Rigi (20 km · 1440–1797 m)
- Weather Klewenalp-Stockhütte (25 km · 1600–2010 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Unteriberg
- Weather Alpthal
- Weather Illgau
- Weather Muotathal
- Weather Schwyz
- Weather Rothenthurm
- Weather Morschach
- Weather Sattel
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hoch-Ybrig
How high is Hoch-Ybrig?
The village of Hoch-Ybrig is at 1050 m and the ski area rises to 1850 m (Sternen / Spirstock), a vertical drop of 800 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Hoch-Ybrig?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1850 m) than in the village (1050 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1850 m.
When does it snow in Hoch-Ybrig?
In the village (1050 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (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 Hoch-Ybrig?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Sternen / Spirstock (1850 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 Hoch-Ybrig?
The warmest month in Hoch-Ybrig is July, averaging 15.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Hoch-Ybrig per year?
Hoch-Ybrig receives about 1640 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (193 mm), the driest February (94 mm).
When is the best time to visit Hoch-Ybrig?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.