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Ardon

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Ardon is a third-order administrative division in Valais, Switzerland with 3,293 inhabitants, at 1,386 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Conthey, 5 km to the east. The national capital Bern is 81 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: CH6021

Overview

Ardon is municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Wallis in der Schweiz.

It is located in Conthey District, Switzerland.

The population is about 3,212 (2018).

It covers about 20 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 503 metre.

Also known as: Ardon VS, Ardon, Switzerland

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Conthey District
  • Area 20 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 13' 48" N, 7° 14' 17" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1386 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,293
  • Pop. Density 146 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.2%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH6021

Weather in Ardon

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ardon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now -2.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.3 to 5.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 313 W/m2.

Temperature
-2.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,024.7 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 -2.2 2.0 37 77 1,024.7 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h -2.9 1.8 59 79 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
12h -3.3 0.7 61 60 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 26 0.0 n/a
18h 5.9 1.7 293 28 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 312.8 n/a
Tomorrow -2.7 0.8 39 88 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 187.1 n/a
30h -2.2 0.8 69 71 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h -2.4 1.1 70 55 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 7.6 1.3 282 29 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 309.3 n/a
Tuesday -1.9 0.5 104 81 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 183.0 n/a
54h -2.0 2.1 79 71 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 77 0.0 n/a
60h -2.2 2.3 89 69 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
66h 7.5 1.5 143 39 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 252.3 n/a
Wednesday 0.4 2.1 100 77 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 112.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ardon?
Now -2.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.3 to 5.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 313 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 Ardon today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 06m.
What is the local time in Ardon?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ardon?
Ardon is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ardon?
Population about 3,293.
What is the elevation of Ardon?
DEM 1,386 m.
Where is Ardon located?
It is at 46.23007, 7.23793 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ardon in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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