Location & Surroundings
Col des Mines is a saddle in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bagnes, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 94 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Mines, Col des
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° 6' 34" N, 7° 15' 24" E
- Elevation 2320 m (DEM: 2320 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:54
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 19:40
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fr
Mines, Col des
Weather in Col des Mines
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Col des Mines, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.3 to 11.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,015.9 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 | 11.9 | 2.0 | 311 | 52 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.8 | 1.0 | 306 | 81 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 0.5 | 254 | 88 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.4 | 0.5 | 340 | 83 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 2.3 | 320 | 59 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 384.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 1.3 | 347 | 79 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 341.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.9 | 1.2 | 118 | 82 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.2 | 1.2 | 114 | 74 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 1.3 | 311 | 38 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 505.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 0.8 | 332 | 77 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 376.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 0.6 | 113 | 75 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.9 | 1.1 | 82 | 73 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.7 | 2.5 | 327 | 38 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 512.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Col des Mines?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.3 to 11.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 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 des Mines today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 19:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Col des Mines?
Local time is 23:54. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Col des Mines?
Col des Mines is a pass.
What is the elevation of Col des Mines?
Elevation about 2,320 m. DEM 2,320 m.
Where is Col des Mines located?
It is at 46.10934, 7.25654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Col des Mines in?
It is in Switzerland.