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The average annual maximum temperature in Oberschan, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland is 11°C (52°F), with daytime highs ranging from 1°C (34°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Oberschan compares to cities worldwide.
The climate in Oberschan is dynamic, ranging widely from very cold in winter to pleasant in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 10°C (50°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Oberschan by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 192 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Switzerland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Oberschan's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Oberschan, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 1°C (34°F) and humidity around 75%, considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Oberschan's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Oberschan climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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