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Engi, Switzerland

Glarus · Switzerland

Engi is a small town in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 662. Elevation: 2,664 ft (812 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

662 Population 42/sq mi density
2,664 ft Elevation 812 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Engi

Engi

Engi is a village, and former municipality, in the municipality of Glarus Süd and canton of Glarus in Switzerland. The village lies in the valley of the Sernf river, and consists of the three adjacent village parts of Engi-Vorderdorf, Engi-Dörfli and Engi-Hinterdorf.

People

Population662
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Population662
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Coordinates46.9819°, 9.1528°
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 Engi

Engi is a small town in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 662. The city sits at an elevation of 2,664 feet (812 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.

Engi 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 2,664 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

Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates46.9819°N, 9.1528°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 98 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 137 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 36 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 81 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 123 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 32 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 27 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 36 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 99 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 98 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 40 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 39 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 129 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 25 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 41 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 21 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 34 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 99 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 141 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 103 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 27 113 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 54 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) 4.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 4.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in
April 32°F (0°C) 5.9 in
May 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 46°F (8°C) 6.4 in
October 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 5.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.2 in

Engi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 9°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Engi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulhaus Engi - - - -
Oberstufe Sernftal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Engi

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Engi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpinmuseum
Alte Post
Altes Rathaus
Anna Göldi-Museum
Bäckereimuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
Casa Latour
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Sool
Festungsmuseum Sperre Trin
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Grünhornhütte
House of Läderach
Klanghaus Toggenburg
Klangschmiede
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
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Sauerstofffabrik
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Werftmuseum
Zwingli-Haus

Libraries in Engi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Biblioteca populara e da scola vischnaunca da Breil0.0
Biblioteca Trun0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
Bücherpause0.0
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

Farmers Markets in Engi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markthalle
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Engi

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Elmer
Haus Avalon
Hotel Hefti

Restaurants in Engi

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Berggasthaus Edelwyss
Freihof
Gasthaus Elmer
Gasthaus Gemsberg
Gasthaus Sonne
Gasthaus zum Bahnhof
HängeMatt
Walabütz

Cafes in Engi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café (Selbstbedienung)

Gas Stations in Engi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #8103961457

Banks in Engi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glarner Regionalbank

Golf Courses in Engi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Engi

Breweries in Engi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Adler
St. Johann

Stadiums & Teams in Engi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Engi

126 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 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 - - -
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 - - -
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunni-Haggenegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattel-Hochstuckli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 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 Engi

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
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
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lodrino Air Base-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Samolaco Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Schmerlat 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 Engi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Engi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Matt

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
812 m (2,664 ft)
Area
40.7 km² (15.7 mi²)
Postal Code
8765

🇨🇭 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

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 Engi

What is the population of Engi?

Engi has a population of 662 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Engi?

Engi 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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