Location & Surroundings
Ferdengletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Frutigen, 20 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 63 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 36 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° 24' 40" N, 7° 42' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 2744 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 10:01
- Sunrise 07:54
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 10 h 38 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ferdengletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ferdengletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -5.3 to 1.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 361 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,023.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | -1.9 | 2.2 | 313 | 99 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -5.3 | 1.0 | 194 | 93 | 1,026.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.8 | 1.7 | 303 | 70 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 361.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.8 | 2.2 | 134 | 81 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 215.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.2 | 3.3 | 143 | 81 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.1 | 3.9 | 146 | 84 | 1,020.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.2 | 0.9 | 245 | 79 | 1,016.5 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 99 | 270.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.4 | 2.4 | 232 | 96 | 1,021.4 | 3.17 / 3.29 | 94 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | -3.8 | 2.1 | 246 | 95 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -5.9 | 1.4 | 240 | 97 | 1,025.7 | 0.30 / 1.73 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.3 | 2.5 | 289 | 81 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 42 | 233.7 | n/a |
| 66h | -5.3 | 2.1 | 170 | 94 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 205.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | -2.7 | 2.2 | 179 | 83 | 1,023.2 | 0.04 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ferdengletscher?
Now -1.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -5.3 to 1.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 361 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 Ferdengletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:54 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Ferdengletscher?
Local time is 10:01. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ferdengletscher?
Ferdengletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Ferdengletscher?
DEM 2,744 m.
Where is Ferdengletscher located?
It is at 46.41110, 7.71102 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ferdengletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.