Stoos ski resort
Stoos is a ski resort in the canton of Schwyz, in the municipality of Morschach. The village sits at 1300 m and the ski area tops out at 1935 m (Fronalpstock), a vertical drop of 635 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 1935 m.
Snow and season in Stoos
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 (1300 m) and the slopes (1935 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 Stoos: 1991–2020 normals
In Stoos (1300 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.5 °C. The warmest month is July (14.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.2 °C). About 1540 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (194 mm) with a minimum in February (80 mm). The sun shines for about 1378 hours a year, mostly in July (164 h). On average there are 129 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.6 °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) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.2 °C | 9.2 °C | −13.8 °C | 90 | 51 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.5 °C | 9.5 °C | −13.5 °C | 80 | 92 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.3 °C | 14.3 °C | −10.0 °C | 98 | 128 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.2 °C | 18.3 °C | −6.3 °C | 106 | 146 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 9.3 °C | 22.7 °C | −1.6 °C | 155 | 147 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 12.6 °C | 26.0 °C | 2.3 °C | 177 | 158 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 14.2 °C | 26.6 °C | 4.7 °C | 183 | 164 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 13.9 °C | 25.7 °C | 4.1 °C | 194 | 157 | 0 | 5 |
| Sep | 10.1 °C | 21.5 °C | 0.4 °C | 134 | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.0 °C | 18.5 °C | −4.0 °C | 108 | 112 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.0 °C | 14.2 °C | −9.2 °C | 105 | 61 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.4 °C | 10.2 °C | −12.7 °C | 110 | 31 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 5.5 °C | 26.6 °C | −13.8 °C | 1540 | 1378 | 129 | 18 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Altdorf (10 km, 438 m), Einsiedeln (19 km, 911 m), Engelberg (25 km, 1036 m), adjusted to the elevation of Stoos (1300 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Mythenregion / Brunni (8 km · 1100–1600 m)
- Weather Hoch-Ybrig (10 km · 1050–1850 m)
- Weather Sattel-Hochstuckli (13 km · 800–1566 m)
- Weather Rigi (14 km · 1440–1797 m)
- Weather Klewenalp-Stockhütte (15 km · 1600–2010 m)
- Weather Engelberg-Titlis (24 km · 1000–3020 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Muotathal
- Weather Sisikon
- Weather Riemenstalden
- Weather Flüelen
- Weather Illgau
- Weather Ingenbohl
- Weather Seelisberg
- Weather Bürglen (UR)
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stoos
How high is Stoos?
The village of Stoos is at 1300 m and the ski area rises to 1935 m (Fronalpstock), a vertical drop of 635 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Stoos?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1935 m) than in the village (1300 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1935 m.
When does it snow in Stoos?
In the village (1300 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 Stoos?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Fronalpstock (1935 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 Stoos?
The warmest month in Stoos is July, averaging 14.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Stoos per year?
Stoos receives about 1540 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (194 mm), the driest February (80 mm).
When is the best time to visit Stoos?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.2 °C on average, 164 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.