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Glarus, Switzerland

Glarus · Switzerland

Glarus is a small city in Glarus, Switzerland with a population of 12,425. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,425 Population 212/sq mi density
1,562 ft Elevation 476 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Glarus

Glarus

Glarus is the capital of the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2011, the municipality of Glarus incorporates the former municipalities of Ennenda, Netstal and Riedern.

People

Population12,425
Density212/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Population12,425
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Coordinates47.0406°, 9.0680°
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 Glarus

Glarus is a small city in Switzerland (Glarus) with a population of 12,425. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 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.

Climate in Glarus

Glarus has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1661 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.3°C / 23°F -17.6° / 4.2° 111.7
Feb -2.1°C / 28°F -17.1° / 7.2° 84.9
Mar -0.1°C / 32°F -13.4° / 12.1° 106.7
Apr 3.9°C / 39°F -8.3° / 17.6° 106.9
May 8°C / 46°F -1.6° / 19.8° 178.8
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 4.2° / 25.4° 172.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 5.2° / 26.6° 201.9
Aug 15°C / 59°F 5.3° / 27.4° 195.2
Sep 11.1°C / 52°F 0.3° / 24.8° 137.6
Oct 7.2°C / 45°F -2° / 18.2° 129.8
Nov 1°C / 34°F -10.7° / 12.8° 106.1
Dec -3.1°C / 26°F -17.6° / 5.7° 128.4
Glarus 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 1,562 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

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area58.7 sq mi (152.1 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates47.0406°N, 9.0680°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 376.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 106 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 45 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 130 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 85 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 127 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 108 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 107 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 27 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 28 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 45 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 39 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 40 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 41 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 132 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 20 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 25 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 107 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 20 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 139 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 27 122 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 51 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
July 42°F (6°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.6 in

Glarus has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 9°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Glarus

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burgschulhaus - - - -
Bildungszentrum Gesundheit & Soziales Glarus - - - -
Zaunschulhaus - - - -
Schulhaus - - - -
Kantonsschule Glarus - - - -
Primarschule Erlen - - - -
Oberstufe Buchholz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glarus

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Melody classic hits, hits MP3
Radio Zürisee classic hits, classic rock MP3 256 kbps
Radio Central - MP3
Radio Grischa infos, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vaterland (LI) - MP3
Life Channel browserfriendly, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Ostschweiz - AAC 128 kbps
driftFM country MP3 192 kbps
WALTS WELT - MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland country MP3 64 kbps
Country Radio Switzerland (CRS) undefined MP3 128 kbps
toxic.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Maxi FM (DE) decades MP3 128 kbps
Radio4TNG - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) city, pop MP3 160 kbps
Electro Radio (DE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio RTR - AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Glarus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpinmuseum
Altes Rathaus
Anna Göldi-Museum
Bäckereimuseum
Brauchtumskäserei
Cularta
Dorfmuseum Sool
enea Baummuseum
Feuerwehr
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fischereimuseum Mettlen
Grünhornhütte
Heimatmuseum Ackerhus
House of Läderach
Klangschmiede
KMM Kulturzentrum
Kunst(Zeug)Haus
Kunsthaus
Linth-Escher-Auditorium
Marchmuseum
Museum Amden
Museum des Landes Glarus
Museum Laax - attenziun tradiziun!
Museum Sernftalbahn
museumbickel
Nähmaschinen-Museum
Ortsmuseum
Ortsmuseum Müllisperg
Ritterhaus Bubikon
Schiefertafelfabrik Elm
Sernftalbahn-Museum
Urwaldpavillon
Werftmuseum

Libraries in Glarus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Casa de Mont0.0
Bibliothek Altendorf0.0
Bibliothek Flims0.0
Bibliothek Kerenzen0.0
Bibliothek Rüti-Dürnten0.0
Bibliothek Walenstadt0.0
Bibliothek/Ludothek Ebnat-Kappel0.0
Bücherpause0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Bubikon0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wald0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Weesen0.0
Glarner Wirtschaftsarchiv0.0
Landesbibliothek Glarus0.0
medienverbund.phsg - Regionales Didaktisches Zentrum Rapperswil-Jona0.0
Mediothek Lachen0.0
Regionalbibliothek March0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Glarus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorf-Märt
Fyrobig Märt
Markthalle
stauberhof.ch
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Glarus

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freihof
Glarnerhof
Rhodannenberg
Sonne
Stadthof
Waage

Restaurants in Glarus

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bergli
Bierhalle
bottega ventisei
Bürger & Steakhouse City Glarus
Burlet
Glarnerhof
Glarnerstübli
Höhe
Kiosk
Krone
Migros Restaurant
National Saloon
Pizzeria Steinbock
Raan Thai Bunma
Restaurant Kubli
Rhodannenberg
Schützenhaus
Schützenstube
Schwammhöhe
Sonne
Stadthof
Taverna Thessaloniki
Waage
YAK Restaurant

Cafes in Glarus

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abeille
Café Winkel
Cafeteria Kantonsspital
Cornetto
Gärtli Glarus
GastroRollbar
Namaste Coffeeshop
Sommerbistro Merciergarten
Sommerbistro Rathausplatz

Veterinaries in Glarus

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Buchholz

Train Stations in Glarus

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glarus

Gas Stations in Glarus

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Eni
Höhe
Tamoil

Banks in Glarus

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credit Suisse
Glarner Kantonalbank
GRB Glarner Regionalbank
PostFinance
Raiffeisenbank Glarnerland
UBS

Gyms in Glarus

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOVE IT

Breweries in Glarus

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bier Factory
Brauerei Adler
St. Johann
VONI Brauerei GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Glarus

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Glarus

120 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val Formazza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Casaccia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mogno 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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
Tenna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brigels Waltensburg Andiast 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feldis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tschiertschen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brüsti – Attinghausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bannalp 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 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
Röhrenmoos 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Glarus

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Ambri Airport-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ragaz Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Hausen am Albis Airfield-Small Airport
Hilzingen 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
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

Post Offices in Glarus

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post

Treatment Centers in Glarus

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
RehaZentrum Wald Hauptgebäude
Rehazentrum Walenstadtberg
Zürcher RehaZentren | Klinik Wald

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glarus

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergkirche Klöntal
Burgkapelle St. Michael
Evangelisch-methodistische Kirche
Lambda Zen Tempel
Neuapostolische Kirche
St. Fridolinskirche
Stadtkirche

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
474 m (1,555 ft)
Area
103.7 km² (40.0 mi²)
Founded
2011
Postal Code
8750

🇨🇭 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 Glarus

What is the population of Glarus?

Glarus has a population of 12,425 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 58.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glarus?

Glarus 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.

Nearby Cities

Ennenda, GL 2,699 pop · 0.7 mi Netstal, GL 2,900 pop · 1.7 mi Schwanden, GL 2,541 pop · 3.1 mi Mollis, GL 3,014 pop · 3.3 mi Näfels, GL 3,978 pop · 4.0 mi Oberurnen, GL 1,932 pop · 5.1 mi Luchsingen, GL 1,119 pop · 5.3 mi Niederurnen, GL 3,657 pop · 5.9 mi Weesen, SG 1,402 pop · 6.6 mi Bilten, GL 2,011 pop · 7.8 mi Amden, SG 1,557 pop · 8.3 mi Schänis, SG 3,404 pop · 8.3 mi Linthal, GL 1,080 pop · 8.9 mi Quarten, SG 2,715 pop · 9.4 mi
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