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Dent Jaune

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Location & Surroundings

Dent Jaune is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Monthey, 10 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 96 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 31 km away.

Overview

Dent Jaune is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 3,186 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Valais
  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 9' 58" N, 6° 55' 45" E
  • Elevation 3186 m (DEM: 2810 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

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Weather in Dent Jaune

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

Now 9.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.

Temperature
9.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,025.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 9.2 0.7 331 72 1,025.8 - / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
6h 7.1 1.5 132 77 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 63 0.0 n/a
12h 7.9 1.4 128 71 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 54 4.6 n/a
18h 18.8 2.5 332 36 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 9 533.5 n/a
Tomorrow 11.3 0.3 336 68 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 69 365.0 n/a
30h 8.6 1.3 129 76 1,026.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 9.2 1.4 117 77 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 25 4.4 n/a
42h 19.0 2.5 335 50 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 7 521.1 n/a
Monday 11.5 0.4 2 82 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 381.2 n/a
54h 9.7 1.6 155 86 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
60h 10.2 1.6 158 81 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 66 4.2 n/a
66h 21.2 2.0 316 40 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 500.4 n/a
Tuesday 12.9 0.7 231 76 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 386.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dent Jaune?
Now 9.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 18.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 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 Dent Jaune today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 19:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 43m.
What is the local time in Dent Jaune?
Local time is 05:28. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dent Jaune?
Dent Jaune is a peak.
What is the elevation of Dent Jaune?
Elevation about 3,186 m. DEM 2,810 m.
Where is Dent Jaune located?
It is at 46.16602, 6.92924 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dent Jaune in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2010-04-05
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6932450