Location & Surroundings
Branson is a settlement in Valais, Switzerland, at 501 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fully, less than 2 km away. The national capital Bern is 95 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 21 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 7' 51" N, 7° 5' 32" E
- Elevation 501 m (DEM: 505 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,013 p/km²
- Built-up 12.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:52
- Sunrise 07:15
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Branson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Branson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.6 to 5.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 246 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
59 %
Precip
0.01 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 | -1.6 | 2.7 | 139 | 83 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.4 | 3.1 | 152 | 52 | 1,017.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 71 | 245.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.1 | 3.6 | 145 | 80 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 39 | 125.3 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.4 | 3.8 | 139 | 86 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.0 | 3.7 | 142 | 86 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.4 | 1.9 | 141 | 56 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 269.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.3 | 2.9 | 144 | 84 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.0 | 1.6 | 144 | 84 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.7 | 0.8 | 153 | 89 | 1,023.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 0.8 | 308 | 75 | 1,020.6 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 95 | 159.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.5 | 1.3 | 296 | 97 | 1,021.5 | 1.34 / 1.41 | 100 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.0 | 0.7 | 262 | 95 | 1,025.0 | 6.12 / 7.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -1.5 | 0.9 | 113 | 91 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Branson?
Now -1.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.6 to 5.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 246 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 Branson today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 00m.
What is the local time in Branson?
Local time is 15:52. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Branson?
Branson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Branson?
Elevation about 501 m. DEM 505 m.
Where is Branson located?
It is at 46.13089, 7.09230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Branson in?
It is in Switzerland.