Climate Insights for Schwellbrunn

Bezirk Hinterland, Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
July
273mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Schwellbrunn is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2087mm of precipitation falls per year. Schwellbrunn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Schwellbrunn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Schwellbrunn experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Feb Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Oct Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Nov Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° Dec Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Schwellbrunn vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 104mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 60mm Mar Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 55mm Apr Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 44mm May Precipitation: 221mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 240mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 273mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 265mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 53mm Dec Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 74mm
Precipitation
Snow

Schwellbrunn is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2087mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 273mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 102mm. That's 171mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Schwellbrunn receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 410cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 104cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Schwellbrunn is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Schwellbrunn, which began on September 23, 2026. Schwellbrunn is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 486mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 778mm across the season with a monthly average of 259mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 434mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Expect around 64cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 389mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Expect around 238cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Schwellbrunn based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
149 mm
104 cm
Feb
-3 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
102 mm
60 cm
Mar
-1 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
123 mm
55 cm
Apr
2 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
142 mm
44 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
221 mm
8 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
8 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
176 mm
2 cm
Oct
5 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
137 mm
9 cm
Nov
0 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
121 mm
53 cm
Dec
-3 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
138 mm
74 cm
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