Location & Surroundings
Borterhorn is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,970 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 11 km to the west. The national capital Bern is 80 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 26 km away.
Overview
Borterhorn is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Leuk District, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,971 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Leuk District
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 14' 48" N, 7° 39' 40" E
- Elevation 2970 m (DEM: 2933 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 17:03
- Day length 9 h 40 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Borterhorn
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Borterhorn, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 5.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 141 W/m2.
Temperature
2.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 135 | 83 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.3 | 1.0 | 339 | 87 | 1,005.9 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 100 | 141.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 1.1 | 132 | 96 | 1,006.0 | 3.52 / 3.89 | 100 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.3 | 1.8 | 125 | 83 | 1,003.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 | 2.0 | 100 | 88 | 998.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.0 | 1.9 | 83 | 92 | 994.4 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 100 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.8 | 0.5 | 325 | 99 | 994.3 | 5.72 / 7.14 | 100 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.1 | 1.6 | 283 | 99 | 997.2 | 0.00 / 6.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -0.9 | 1.7 | 321 | 97 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 2.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.1 | 1.6 | 303 | 75 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 91 | 169.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -4.3 | 1.9 | 170 | 67 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 151.2 | n/a |
| 66h | -3.7 | 2.3 | 146 | 51 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -3.4 | 2.3 | 146 | 48 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Borterhorn?
Now 2.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 5.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 141 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 Borterhorn today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 9h 40m.
What is the local time in Borterhorn?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Borterhorn?
Borterhorn is a peak.
What is the elevation of Borterhorn?
Elevation about 2,970 m. DEM 2,933 m.
Where is Borterhorn located?
It is at 46.24657, 7.66125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Borterhorn in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry