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Elm, Switzerland

Glarus · Switzerland

Elm is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 729. Elevation: 3,205 ft (977 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

729 Population 21/sq mi density
3,205 ft Elevation 977 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Elm

Elm

Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. They are distributed over most of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting the temperate and tropical-montane regions of North America and Eurasia, ranging southward in Western Asia to Iran, in Africa to Libya, and in Southeast Asia into Indonesia.

People

Population729
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Population729
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Coordinates46.9190°, 9.1724°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceGlarus
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall376.0 inches (955 cm)

About Elm

Elm is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 729. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet (977 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Elm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 376.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below Switzerland avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Area35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.9190°N, 9.1724°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

700 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 94 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 83 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 144 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 31 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 124 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 32 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 33 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 30 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 94 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 95 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 124 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 46 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 43 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 32 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 45 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 39 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 138 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 21 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 94 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 107 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 53 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 5.2 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 6.1 in
May 38°F (4°C) 6.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 7.5 in
July 42°F (6°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 7.6 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 6.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.5 in

Elm has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 9°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.5").

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Radio Stations near Elm

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Elm

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpinmuseum
Alte Post
Altes Rathaus
Anna Göldi-Museum
Brauchtumskäserei
Casa Latour
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Sool
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Grünhornhütte
House of Läderach
Kulturarchiv Cazis
Kunsthaus
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Meister da Vuorz
Museum Amden
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Regiunal
Museum Sernftalbahn
Museum Sursilvan Cuort Ligia Grischa
museumbickel
Ortsmuseum
Sauerstofffabrik
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Turmuhren-Museum Tartar

Libraries in Elm

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Lumnezia0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Bonaduz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Ilanz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Safien0.0

Farmers Markets in Elm

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Elm

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bergführer
Berghotel Bischofalp
Gasthaus Sonne
Hotel Elmer
Segnes

Restaurants in Elm

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alp Ober Stafel
Alp-Restaurant Sardona
Älpli
Bergführer
Berghotel Bischofalp
Bergrestaurant Ämpächli
Gasthaus Sonne
Munggä Hüttä
Panixerstübli
Segnes
Sternen
Suworow-Cheller
Tschinglen-Wirtschaft
Vorab

Gas Stations in Elm

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #2155061576

Banks in Elm

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glarner Regionalbank

Breweries in Elm

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler

Ski Resorts Near Elm

126 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avers 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bivio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Confin / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nara – Leontica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Leventina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cioss Prato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Carì 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Realp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obermutten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alvaneu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschappina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Obersaxen-Mundaun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Runal Péra Trun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rinerhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jakobshorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratzi – Spiringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biel-Kinzig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eggberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ibergeregg-Handgruobi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Holzegg-Rotenflue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothenthurm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nollen – Unterägeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Schnabelsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bennau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvenbüel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Amden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chäserrugg-Alt St. Johann 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschardund – Nenzing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frastanz-Gurtis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raggal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wolzenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanzboden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bildhaus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gröllerkopf-Übersaxen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laterns-Gapfohl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwergberg Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Atzmännig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberholz-Farner 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ebenalp-Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brülisau Leugangen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Elm

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Elm

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Elm

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Swiss Tectonic Arena SardonaNatural2008

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elm

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Elm

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
977 m (3,206 ft)
Area
90.7 km² (35.0 mi²)
Postal Code
8767

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Elm

Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
Natural · inscribed 2008
The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks that rise above 3,000 m. The area displays an exceptional example of mountain building through continental collision and...

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elm

What is the population of Elm?

Elm has a population of 729 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 35.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elm?

Elm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches, with 376.0 inches of snow.

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