Climate Insights for Balzers
Oberland, Rätikon, Liechtenstein
Climate Overview
The climate in Balzers is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,924 mm of precipitation falls per year. Balzers receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balzers 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Balzers experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Balzers is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 75.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Balzers receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balzers 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Balzers experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Balzers vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Balzers vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Balzers is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,924 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 232 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 97 mm. That's 135 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Balzers receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 577cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 121cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Balzers is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.8 in. That's 5.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Balzers receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 227in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 48in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Balzers is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Balzers is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balzers 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balzers based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.