Meteo and climate data on the Grueben glacier: Daily data
The graph below shows meteoro and climate data from the MeteoSwiss measuring stations located in the vicinity of the Grueben glacier.
Not all measured values are available for this month. More info... (External link to our website www.obeng.ch.)
Deviations of the monthly values from the climate norms
Measuring station: Grimsel Hospiz (1980m), July 2026
The definitive deviations for this month will be displayed from 1 August 2026.
| Physical quantity | Monthly value | Standard value | Deviation | Unit | % | Data
% |
| Temperature | 13.4 | 10.2 | +3.2 | °C | | 94.6 |
| Precipitation | 47.6 | 126.3 | -78.7 | mm | -62.3 | 94.5 |
| Sunshine duration | 137.3 | 177.7 | -40.5 | Std. | -22.8 | 94.6 |
| Global radiation | 283.1 | 233.9 | +49.2 | W/m2 | +21.0 | 94.6 |
Source of the basic data: MeteoSwiss
Unusual weather, climate and natural events
The following unusual weather, climate and natural events occurred in July 2026:
| Date | Title, description |
06.07.2026-
16.07.2026 | Third heatwave of 2026
A prolonged heatwave with temperatures above 30°. The lack of rainfall over recent months has led to severe drought and a risk of forest fires in many places. |
Measuring station: Distance and compass direction
The measuring station Grimsel Hospiz (1980m) is located at a distance of approximately 7km from Grueben glacier in the direction of ESE.
Snow depths
The table below lists the snow depth measuring stations located in the vicinity of the Grueben glacier. Extensive information on the development of the snow depth for various periods can be called up for each measuring station. All links lead to the website www.whiterisk.ch, which is operated by the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF.
Legend
- Distance: Approximate distance from the Grueben glacier to the snow depth measuring station.
- Direction: Seen from the Grueben glacier, the snow depth measuring station is in this direction.
Availability of data
We have been storing the meteor data since 1. December 2023.
Further information
Further information on the measurement data and the graphics can be found
here... (External link to www.obeng.ch, the website of Oberli Engineering GmbH)
Further links
All links point to pages on our website www.obeng.ch.