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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -6° -18° 111 mm partly cloudy 87% 7.6 m/s 0.2 low 8.9h
February Poor -12° - -7° -18° 98 mm partly cloudy 85% 7.0 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Poor -11° - -6° -17° 112 mm partly cloudy 83% 6.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -9° - -5° -15° 108 mm overcast 78% 6.3 m/s 1.0 high 13.4h
May Poor -5° - -1° -9° 100 mm overcast 78% 5.7 m/s 1.3 high 14.8h
June Poor -2° - 3° -5° 118 mm overcast 77% 5.4 m/s 1.7 very high 15.6h
July Poor 1° - 6° -1° 128 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.3 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
August Poor 2° - 7° 1° 122 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.9 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
September Poor 0° - 4° -3° 108 mm partly cloudy 81% 5.8 m/s 1.0 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -3° - 1° -7° 101 mm partly cloudy 82% 6.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -8° - -3° -13° 113 mm partly cloudy 85% 7.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -10° - -5° -16° 113 mm partly cloudy 86% 7.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h

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