Location & Surroundings
Col de Champex is a saddle in Valais, Switzerland, at 1,496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Martigny-Ville, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Champex, Col de
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
46° 1' 54" N, 7° 6' 24" E
- Elevation 1496 m (DEM: 1500 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:58
- Sunrise 07:45
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fr
Champex, Col de
Weather in Col de Champex
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Col de Champex, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 13.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,030.6 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 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 33 | 94 | 1,030.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.9 | 1.3 | 63 | 95 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.0 | 2.0 | 359 | 46 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 389.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.2 | 0.2 | 334 | 78 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 262.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.2 | 0.9 | 129 | 54 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.9 | 1.0 | 121 | 45 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.7 | 2.0 | 343 | 30 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 0.8 | 140 | 58 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 261.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.4 | 0.9 | 165 | 47 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.3 | 0.3 | 120 | 52 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 2.4 | 348 | 35 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 398.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 0.8 | 8 | 71 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 211.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.7 | 0.7 | 97 | 82 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Col de Champex?
Now 5.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 13.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Col de Champex today?
Sunrise around 07:45 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Col de Champex?
Local time is 09:58. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Col de Champex?
Col de Champex is a pass.
What is the elevation of Col de Champex?
Elevation about 1,496 m. DEM 1,500 m.
Where is Col de Champex located?
It is at 46.03168, 7.10671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Col de Champex in?
It is in Switzerland.