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Location & Surroundings

Chalais is a third-order administrative division in Valais, Switzerland with 3,542 inhabitants, at 1,605 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 5 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 78 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 16 km away.

Also known as: Chalais VS · Chalais i Sveits · CH6232

Overview

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

It is located in Sierre District, Switzerland.

The population is about 3,524 (2018).

It covers about 25 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 557 metre.

Also known as: Chalais VS, Chalais, Switzerland

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Sierre District
  • Area 25 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 14' 52" N, 7° 31' 49" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1605 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,542
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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Chalais VS
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Chalais i Sveits
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CH6232

Weather in Chalais

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

Now -1.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 6.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 W/m2.

Temperature
-1.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,020.1 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 -1.6 1.0 119 57 1,020.1 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h -1.7 0.9 121 48 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
12h 6.3 1.2 344 32 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 32 307.7 n/a
18h -0.7 0.9 106 71 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 69 158.2 n/a
Tomorrow -1.4 1.7 95 79 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 35 0.0 n/a
30h -1.7 2.3 101 80 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
36h 5.5 2.6 67 51 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 276.2 n/a
42h -0.9 2.5 98 83 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 78 136.4 n/a
Thursday -1.7 2.4 101 82 1,025.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
54h -1.7 2.6 103 79 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
60h 6.1 2.2 59 48 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 3 258.8 n/a
66h 0.2 2.4 98 83 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 48 165.1 n/a
Friday -0.3 1.8 102 85 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalais?
Now -1.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 6.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 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 Chalais today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 10h 02m.
What is the local time in Chalais?
Local time is 10:03. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chalais?
Chalais is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Chalais?
Population about 3,542.
What is the elevation of Chalais?
DEM 1,605 m.
Where is Chalais located?
It is at 46.24772, 7.53021 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalais in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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