Huetstock

Mountain Obwalden Alpine peak popular with hikers and climbers

Alpine summit in Obwalden accessible by marked trails; hikers visit for ridge walks, mountain views and typical Central Swiss alpine scenery.

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Huetstock
46.8333, 8.3333
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Weather & Climate near Huetstock #

Climate

Huetstock's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1565 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -2°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – -1°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° – 1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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