Location & Surroundings
Broch is a peak in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, at 2,064 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sargans, 8 km to the east. The national capital Bern is about 145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 22 km away.
Overview
Broch is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Mels, Switzerland.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Mels
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 1' 17" N, 9° 20' 26" E
- Elevation 2064 m (DEM: 2040 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:38
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 10 h 11 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Broch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Broch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.1 to 8.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 317 W/m2.
Temperature
0.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,026.8 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 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 184 | 85 | 1,026.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.1 | 1.4 | 165 | 74 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.4 | 2.0 | 28 | 55 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 316.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.4 | 0.9 | 199 | 95 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 172.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.5 | 1.6 | 179 | 85 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.6 | 1.0 | 155 | 88 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 2.7 | 14 | 60 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 314.9 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.6 | 1.0 | 316 | 97 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 169.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2 | 88 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.1 | 2.3 | 1 | 85 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.2 | 2.6 | 16 | 72 | 1,024.2 | 0.40 / 0.41 | 90 | 136.1 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.0 | 0.9 | 71 | 95 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 66 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Monday | -4.1 | 0.7 | 147 | 94 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Broch?
Now 0.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.1 to 8.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 317 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 Broch today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 11m.
What is the local time in Broch?
Local time is 07:38. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Broch?
Broch is a peak.
What is the elevation of Broch?
Elevation about 2,064 m. DEM 2,040 m.
Where is Broch located?
It is at 47.02141, 9.34053 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Broch in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry