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Gams, Switzerland

Saint Gallen · Switzerland

Gams is a small town in Saint Gallen, Switzerland with a population of 2,971. Elevation: 1,585 ft (483 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,971 Population 130/sq mi density
1,585 ft Elevation 483 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
92.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Gams

Gams

Gams is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Werdenberg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

People

Population2,971
Density130/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain92.2 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Population2,971
Population Density130 / sq mi
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Coordinates47.2043°, 9.4417°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceSaint Gallen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation92.2 inches (2,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall213.0 inches (541 cm)

About Gams

Gams is a small town in Switzerland (Saint Gallen) with a population of 2,971. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Gams experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Switzerland avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates47.2043°N, 9.4417°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.2"
143% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 213.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

636 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 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 117 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 143 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 48 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 54 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 96 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 7 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 62 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 50 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
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 7 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 8 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 6 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 22 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 52 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 53 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 95 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 103 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 43 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 27 114 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 84 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.6 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.1 in

Gams has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Gams

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulhaus Sax - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gams

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kontrafunk (DE) information, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Kontrafunk news MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (AAC 64) conservative, news AAC 64 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg HQ (AT) orf MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (MP3 192) conservative, news MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (Mobil) news, opinion AAC 64 kbps
1000 Country Hits (DE) country music MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Partymix (AT) club, dance AAC
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
70's 80's 90's Riw Vintage Channel (DE) 128 kbit/s, 128 kbps MP3 128 kbps
SWR 4 Studio Friedrichshafen (DE) regional radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Vorarlberg (AT) orf MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Oldies but Goldies (AT) classic, classic hits AAC
Ska World (DE) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg (AT) - AAC
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Classic Rock (AT) classic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Christmas (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Musica Italiana (AT) italian AAC
Antenne Vorarlberg Christkindl Radio (AT) christmas AAC
Proton - das freie Radio (AT) - MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg 2000er Hits (AT) 2000er, 2000s AAC
Life 4 enjoy (DE) christian, christlich MP3 128 kbps
Easylounge (DE) smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwo (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwei (DE) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gams

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Vogel - Heilkräuter-Garten
Abbey Library
Alamannen-Museumsdorf
Alte Post
Alte-Zeiten-Museum
Altes Bad Pfäfers
Altes Rathaus
Altes Rathaus Schwänberg (1630)
Altes Zeughaus
Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum Urnäsch
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum
Arche Noah - Sammlung Kunst & Natur
Artilleriewerk Magletsch
Bergwerk Gonzen
Biedermannhaus
Bierflaschenmuseum
Biermuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
Brücker Museum Teufen
domus - Gallery and Museum
Dreamfactory
Elisabeth-Schwarzkopf-Museum
Festungsmuseum Heldsberg
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Figurentheater-Museum
Franz-Schubert-Museum
Gasometer Kulturzentrum Triesen
Greisinger Museum
Heidihaus
Heidihaus
Heidis Alphütte
Heidis Alphütte
Heimatmuseum
Heimatpflege- und Museumsverein Schattenburg
Henry-Dunant-Museum
Hilti Art Foundation
Historischer Polizeiposten
Jüdisches Museum
Kesselhaus Josephson
Klanghaus Toggenburg
Klangschmiede
Kommandobunker Grenzbrigade 8
Kräuter-Pfarrer Künzle Museum
Kultur im Stellwerk
Kulturmuseum St.Gallen
Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen
Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte
Kunsthaus Krucker
Kunstmuseum Appenzell
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Kunstmuseum St.Gallen
Landweibelhäuser
Lawena Museum (Elektromuseum)
Legge-Museum
Liechtenstein National Museum
Liechtenstein Treaure Chamber
Lokremise Kunstzone
Militärmuseum
Motorradmuseum Gisingen
Museum am Dorfplatz Gais
Museum Appenzell
Museum Appenzeller Bahnen Wasserauen
Museum für Lebensgeschichten
Museum Heiden
Museum Herisau
Museum Prestegg
Museum Rhein Schauen
Museum Sarganserland
Museum Urgeschichte Koblach
Museum Wolfhalden
museumbickel
Museümli
Naturmuseum St. Gallen
Nibelungenmuseum
Oberes Bad
Open art museum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Flawil im Lindengut
Ortsmuseum Gaiserwald
Ortsmuseum Rebstein
Otten Kunstraum
Point Jaune Museum
Postlis Stadel
Postmuseum
Prättigauer Heimatmuseum
Projektraum 4 1/2
Radiomuseum
Rathaus der freien Walser / Schule
Rathausstall / Tourstart
Rauch's Radiomuseum
Schollenmühle
Schollenmühle
Schubertiade-Museum
Schuhmacher-Museum
Schützenmuseum
Seifenmuseum
Stickereimuseum
Stoffels Säge-Mühle
Textilmuseum
Toobe-Museum
Traktorenmuseum
Velomuseum
Vorarlberger Museumswelt
Walsermuseum
Zur alten Säge
Zwingli-Haus

Libraries in Gams

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abbey Library0.0
AK-Bibliothek Feldkirch0.0
biblioRii0.0
Bibliothek / Ludothek Herisau0.0
Bibliothek Altach0.0
Bibliothek Andreas Züst0.0
Bibliothek Balgach0.0
Bibliothek Buchs SG0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Mittelschule Schiers0.0
Bibliothek des Jüdischen Museums0.0
Bibliothek Frastanz0.0
Bibliothek Gais0.0
Bibliothek Götzis0.0
Bibliothek Hauptpost0.0
Bibliothek Landquart und Umgebung0.0
Bibliothek Lustenau0.0
Bibliothek Mauren0.0
Bibliothek OST St. Gallen0.0
Bibliothek Rankweil0.0
Bibliothek Rosengarten Grüsch0.0
Bibliothek Sankt Margrethen0.0
Bibliothek Speicher Trogen0.0
Bibliothek Stein AR0.0
Bibliothek Teufen0.0
Bibliothek Vilters-Wangs0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
Bibliothek Widnau0.0
Bibliothek/Ludothek BLAU0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Altstätten0.0
BIZ Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung Sargans0.0
BIZ Berufs-, Studien- und Laufbahnberatung St.Gallen0.0
Bücherei Hohenems0.0
Bücherei Koblach0.0
Bücherei Tisis0.0
Bücherei und Spielothek Mäder0.0
Bücherpause0.0
Ehemaliges Kloster St. Katharina0.0
Frauenbibliothek und Fonothek Wyborada0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Mels und Sargans0.0
Historisches Archiv0.0
Kantonsbibliothek0.0
Kantonsbibliothek AR0.0
Kantonsbibliothek Vadiana St. Gallen0.0
Kunstbibliothek und Werkstoffarchiv Sitterwerk0.0
Landesbibliothek0.0
Ludothek / Bibliothek Degersheim0.0
medienverbund.phsg0.0
medienverbund.phsg0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Sargans0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Religionspädagogische Medienstelle Altstätten0.0
Mediothek Kantonsschule Heerbrugg0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Klaus-Weiler0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Meiningen0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Altenstadt0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre und Gemeinde Batschuns0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Muntlix0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Nofels0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Eschen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Maienfeld0.0
Stadtbibliothek Feldkirch0.0
Stadtbibliothek Gossau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Katharinen0.0
Textilbibliothek0.0
Universitätsbibliothek St.Gallen0.0

Farmers Markets in Gams

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Altstätten
Luschnouar Markt
Marktplatz
St. Galler Bauernmarkt
Wochenmarkt Am Garnmarkt (Freitag)

Hotels in Gams

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schlössli Sax

Restaurants in Gams

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berggasthaus Bollenwees
Landgasthof Engel
Pizzeria zum Gasenzen
Restaurant/Pizzeria zur Sommerau
Schlössli Sax

Cafes in Gams

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Alterswohnheim Möösli

Castles in Gams

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Frischenberg
Burgruine Hohensax
Schlössli Sax

Dentists in Gams

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt Neufeldpraxis

Veterinaries in Gams

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CH #731077753
CH #731077755

Gas Stations in Gams

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
CH #3086652027
Red Fox

Breweries in Gams

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Stadtbühl
Brauerei Stadtbühl
Brauhaus
Eschi Bräu
Freihof Brauerei
Hermann Bier
St. Johann

Stadiums & Teams in Gams

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gams

117 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Corviglia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Livigno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Splügen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Campo Blenio - Ghirone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Savognin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vals 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 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 - - -
Pischa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parsenn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madrisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pany 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Braunwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Loh Hätzingen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grüsch Danusa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gargellen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galtür 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mastrils 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Junker - St. Antönien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Tristeli St. Margrethenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Übungsgelände Valisera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flensa-Seewis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pizol Bad Ragaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoch-Ybrig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Ibergeregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dreieck – Glarus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silvretta Montafon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Oberiberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mugi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schilt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flumserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Golm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Euthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malbun 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kristberg-Silbertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kerenzerberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sonnenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wägital 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Friherrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sattelegg 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 - - -
Sonntag Stein 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 - - -
Diedamskopf 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 - - -
Ifen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bödele 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schetteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochhäderich 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochlitten-Riefensberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hagenberg Sulzberg-Thal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hinterstaufen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilifte Thaler Höhe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isny / Felderhalde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gohrersberg – Kreuzthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gams

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field-Small Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Heiligenberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Isny Glider Field-Small Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil Airfield-Small Airport
Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Mollis Airfield-Small Airport
Pfullendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield-Small Airport
Reute/Bad Waldsee Airfield-Small Airport
Schänis Airfield-Small Airport
Sitterdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Wangen-Kißlegg Airfield-Small Airport
Wangen-Lachen Airfield-Small Airport
Wildberg Airfield-Small Airport
Winterthur Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gams

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BioMed Center Sonnenberg
Klinik Gais
Klinik im Hof Nachbehandlungszentrum
Reha Löwen
Reha Seewis
Reha-Zentrum Rheinburg-Klinik Walzenhausen
Rehaklinik St.Gallen
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gams

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
evangelish reformierte Kirche Sax
Katholische Kirche St. Michael

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
451 m (1,480 ft)
Area
16.0 km² (6.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9470

🇨🇭 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 Gams

What is the population of Gams?

Gams has a population of 2,971 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gams?

Gams has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.2 inches, with 213.0 inches of snow.

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