i Elm is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Elm lies in the valley of the Sernf river, and consists of the village of Elm itself, and the hamlets of Sulzbach, Schwändi, Müsli, Untertal, Vogelsang, Töniberg, Obmoos, Steinibach and Wald.
Read moreJuly is the hottest month, with highs around 15°C (59°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -8°C (18°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 20 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 2% of places in Switzerland.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 29%
- Wind
- 3 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 3 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Pressure
- 1026 hPa
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:41 / 18:36
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Elm
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -1° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 3° | 0° |
| Average low | -7° | -8° | -6° | -3° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 7° | 4° | 1° | -4° | -6° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 122 | 110 | 124 | 150 | 160 | 192 | 207 | 193 | 168 | 145 | 146 | 132 |
| Rain days | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15 | 15.9 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 70 | 72 | 73 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 79 | 76 | 71 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind (km/h) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Go score | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 32 | 20 | 9 | 7 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Elm: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Swiss Franc
CHF · Fr.
1 USD ≈ 0.83 CHF
- Languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian
- Calling code
- +41
- Meal, casual restaurantCHF 23.00≈ $28.00
- CappuccinoCHF 5.00≈ $6.00
- Beer (0.5 l)CHF 7.60≈ $9.10
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CHF 2.20≈ $2.60
- Taxi, 5 kmCHF 17.00≈ $20.00
- Public transport ticketCHF 3.00≈ $3.60
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCHF 165≈ $195
Estimated from Switzerland’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 128% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.2 (1976).
How to get to Elm
Nearest airports
- ACHSankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportSt. Gallen69 km
- ZRHZürich AirportZurich76 km
- FDHBodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFriedrichshafen87 km
- FMMMemmingen Allgau AirportMemmingen143 km
- BGYIl Caravaggio International AirportOrio al Serio (BG)145 km
- BSLEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBâle / Mulhouse146 km
Distances
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Hotels in Elm
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Elm in October?
In October, Elm averages a high of 8°C (46°F) and a low of 1°C (33°F), with 145 mm of rain on about 14 days.
What is the rainiest month in Elm?
August, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Elm?
Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 76 km away.
What power plugs are used in Switzerland?
Plug types C, 230 V.
What currency is used in Switzerland?
Swiss Franc (CHF).
What is the emergency number in Switzerland?
112.
Is Switzerland safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Elm in?
Europe/Zurich (UTC+2).
What is the population of Elm?
About 729.