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Baltschieder

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Baltschieder is a third-order administrative division in Valais, Switzerland with 1,331 inhabitants, at 2,523 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Visp, 9 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 72 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 46 km away.

Also known as: CH6281

Overview

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

It is located in Visp District, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,328 (2018).

It covers about 31 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 658 metre.

Also known as: Baltschieder VS

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Visp District
  • Area 31 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 22' 33" N, 7° 52' 50" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2523 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,331
  • Pop. Density 43 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.4%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

lauc
CH6281

Weather in Baltschieder

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

Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 11.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 W/m2.

Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
15 %
Precip
0.02 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 11.6 2.4 321 58 1,023.6 - / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
6h 5.4 0.7 45 85 1,024.8 0.32 / 0.32 14 280.4 n/a
12h 3.5 0.9 145 83 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
18h 3.2 0.9 142 82 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.8 n/a
Tomorrow 10.7 0.7 94 54 1,018.7 0.02 / 0.02 100 412.0 n/a
30h 5.5 2.0 132 90 1,020.1 0.31 / 0.33 75 184.3 n/a
36h 4.1 2.7 131 89 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.08 75 0.0 n/a
42h 3.2 3.1 129 89 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.02 100 0.6 n/a
Wednesday 8.3 2.8 134 70 1,015.9 0.05 / 0.07 83 303.4 n/a
54h 4.8 2.9 140 92 1,015.9 0.45 / 0.51 100 127.8 n/a
60h 4.5 2.4 138 94 1,015.1 1.36 / 1.87 75 0.0 n/a
66h 4.8 1.6 162 95 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.74 100 0.1 n/a
Thursday 5.5 2.2 302 93 1,016.2 2.81 / 3.56 99 63.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baltschieder?
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 11.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 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 Baltschieder today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Baltschieder?
Local time is 20:39. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Baltschieder?
Baltschieder is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Baltschieder?
Population about 1,331.
What is the elevation of Baltschieder?
DEM 2,523 m.
Where is Baltschieder located?
It is at 46.37591, 7.88059 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baltschieder in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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