Location & Surroundings
Alpstein is a peak in Grisons, Switzerland, at 2,298 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chur, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Samedan Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Alpstein is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Plessur Region, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,298 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Plessur Region
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 47' 43" N, 9° 36' 1" E
- Elevation 2298 m (DEM: 2212 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:11
- Sunrise 07:39
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alpstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alpstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 W/m2.
Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,027.3 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 7.4 | 1.4 | 149 | 62 | 1,027.3 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.9 | 1.5 | 164 | 38 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 0.9 | 149 | 35 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 2.1 | 347 | 30 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 391.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.6 | 0.9 | 38 | 69 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 219.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 0.3 | 7 | 69 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.9 | 0.7 | 126 | 83 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 2.5 | 345 | 60 | 1,016.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 54 | 372.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.4 | 1.7 | 341 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 97 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.9 | 0.4 | 336 | 97 | 1,017.3 | 0.15 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.0 | 2.3 | 168 | 87 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 64 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 2.4 | 208 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 89 | 281.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.0 | 0.7 | 207 | 92 | 1,020.7 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 100 | 99.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alpstein?
Now 7.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 391 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alpstein today?
Sunrise around 07:39 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Alpstein?
Local time is 03:11. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Alpstein?
Alpstein is a peak.
What is the elevation of Alpstein?
Elevation about 2,298 m. DEM 2,212 m.
Where is Alpstein located?
It is at 46.79528, 9.60038 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alpstein in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry