Location & Surroundings
Bitsch is a third-order administrative division in Valais, Switzerland with 1,002 inhabitants, at 1,241 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 80 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: CH6173
Overview
Bitsch is a Wikimedia duplicated page.
It is located in Switzerland.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 20' 41" N, 8° 0' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1241 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,002
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:49
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 11 min
ZIP codes
Others in Bitsch
Alternate Names
lauc
CH6173
Weather in Bitsch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitsch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 5.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | -2.0 | 0.6 | 71 | 68 | 1,024.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.7 | 1.1 | 46 | 43 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 335.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.9 | 1.6 | 301 | 67 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 192.3 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.8 | 2.1 | 310 | 54 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.1 | 2.5 | 318 | 45 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.5 | 1.8 | 23 | 48 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 333.1 | n/a |
| 36h | -5.8 | 1.1 | 67 | 84 | 1,025.7 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 3 | 173.1 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.7 | 0.8 | 290 | 54 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | -5.3 | 1.0 | 277 | 36 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.7 | 1.7 | 313 | 31 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -5.0 | 1.1 | 284 | 73 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 185.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -4.7 | 1.2 | 130 | 63 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -4.0 | 0.8 | 108 | 62 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitsch?
Now -2.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 5.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 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 Bitsch today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 10m.
What is the local time in Bitsch?
Local time is 17:49. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bitsch?
Bitsch is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bitsch?
Population about 1,002.
What is the elevation of Bitsch?
DEM 1,241 m.
Where is Bitsch located?
It is at 46.34468, 8.00951 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitsch in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry