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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Schönengrund.
Schönengrund, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) in July, while winters cool to 3°C (37°F) in January.
With around 1925 mm (76 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Schönengrund has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from May to August, with warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is June. The most sunshine falls in August, with an average of 5.7 hours of daily sunshine.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Schönengrund. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C (37°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to -4°C (25°F) in January.
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Schönengrund has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1925 mm (76 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Schönengrund experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 235 mm (9.3 in) in June, the wettest month, and 113 mm (4.4 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Schönengrund Precipitation page.
Schönengrund experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 5.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 3.7 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Schönengrund.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed varies between 5 m/s (10 knots) and 8 m/s (16 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May and June and highest during January. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
September typically offers the most optimal weather in Schönengrund. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Schönengrund has a distinct rainy season from May to August, with warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 3°C (37°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -4°C (25°F) to 13°C (55°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1925 mm (76 in). June is the wettest month with 235 mm (9.3 in), while January is the driest with 113 mm (4.4 in).
Schönengrund receives around 1,786 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 170 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 112 hours.
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