Location & Surroundings
Challpass is a saddle in Solothurn, Switzerland, at 746 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laufen, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 56 km to the south. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 27' 1" N, 7° 27' 32" E
- Elevation 746 m (DEM: 744 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:10
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Challpass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Challpass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 20.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 11.4 mm. Solar peaks near 262 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
11.41 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 | 11.7 | 1.3 | 148 | 72 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 296 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 262.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 1.4 | 206 | 91 | 1,010.3 | 0.83 / 0.88 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.4 | 2.4 | 203 | 88 | 1,008.8 | 0.08 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 2.0 | 250 | 97 | 1,008.0 | 10.45 / 11.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 4.3 | 269 | 95 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 7.60 | 100 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 2.1 | 230 | 91 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 72 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 1.2 | 289 | 93 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.3 | 0.6 | 269 | 94 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 21 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 3.8 | 281 | 55 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 0.8 | 271 | 76 | 1,022.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 1.1 | 176 | 94 | 1,020.4 | 1.84 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.0 | 1.3 | 199 | 96 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Challpass?
Now 11.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 20.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 11.4 mm. Solar peaks near 262 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 11.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Challpass today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Challpass?
Local time is 15:10. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Challpass?
Challpass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Challpass?
Elevation about 746 m. DEM 744 m.
Where is Challpass located?
It is at 47.45037, 7.45881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Challpass in?
It is in Switzerland.