Location & Surroundings
Fallgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zermatt, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 99 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type glacier(s) (GLCR)
- a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 6' 25" N, 7° 53' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 3426 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 09:14
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 17:04
- Day length 9 h 44 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fallgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fallgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 3.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 91 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.9 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 | -0.6 | 1.3 | 175 | 90 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.1 | 1.1 | 301 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 2.03 / 2.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.6 | 1.5 | 315 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.38 / 2.41 | 100 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.9 | 1.6 | 280 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.0 | 1.3 | 228 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.0 | 1.3 | 187 | 87 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.9 | 1.0 | 208 | 97 | 1,006.8 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 100 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.0 | 1.4 | 294 | 95 | 1,006.2 | 0.32 / 1.63 | 100 | 28.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 0.3 | 1.5 | 173 | 82 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.1 | 2.4 | 136 | 96 | 1,000.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.4 | 2.9 | 130 | 97 | 995.9 | 2.19 / 2.48 | 100 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.8 | 2.0 | 133 | 97 | 993.5 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.4 | 1.6 | 313 | 98 | 993.7 | 0.78 / 2.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fallgletscher?
Now -0.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 3.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 91 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 Fallgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 17:04 (local time). Day length about 9h 44m.
What is the local time in Fallgletscher?
Local time is 09:14. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fallgletscher?
Fallgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Fallgletscher?
DEM 3,426 m.
Where is Fallgletscher located?
It is at 46.10685, 7.88456 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fallgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.