Gross Spannort

Mountain Alpine peak in Uri popular with mountaineers

Gross Spannort in Canton Uri is a sharply peaked alpine massif popular with experienced mountaineers. Climbs involve glaciers and steep rock; walkers approach for high-Alpine routes and panoramic views of central Switzerland.

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Gross Spannort
46.7868, 8.5246
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Best Time to Visit Gross Spannort #

Visit in summer (June-September) for the most reliable weather and snow-free routes; winter brings heavy snow and technical conditions.

Summer (best time for hiking/climbing)
June-September · 5-15°C (valley warmer)
Warmer, longer daylight and most stable conditions for alpine hiking and climbing; snow and ice are reduced on standard routes but higher sections remain cold.
Winter
November-April · -10-0°C
Cold with substantial snow and ice-good for experienced mountaineers and ski tourers but conditions are harsh and avalanche risk is higher.

Weather & Climate near Gross Spannort #

Climate

Gross Spannort's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1332 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° – -5°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – -1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 1°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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