Location & Surroundings
Forcla is a saddle in Ticino, Switzerland, at 1,382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Losone, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Locarno Airport, 14 km away.
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° 12' 19" N, 8° 42' 23" E
- Elevation 1382 m (DEM: 1380 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 14:56
- Sunrise 07:49
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 10 h 41 min
Nearby
Weather in Forcla
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forcla, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.5 to 9.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 10 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,008.0 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 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 7 | 98 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 1.6 | 312 | 98 | 1,008.6 | 31.89 / 31.89 | 100 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.2 | 3.4 | 343 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 13.49 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.8 | 4.1 | 347 | 88 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.5 | 4.2 | 350 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 1.5 | 7 | 36 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 358.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.7 | 2.0 | 345 | 74 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 211.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.3 | 0.9 | 356 | 73 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.6 | 0.3 | 57 | 84 | 1,022.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 0.7 | 232 | 88 | 1,020.5 | 0.34 / 0.35 | 100 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.1 | 1.7 | 329 | 93 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 40 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.9 | 2.8 | 337 | 84 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -0.4 | 3.3 | 341 | 80 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forcla?
Now 9.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.5 to 9.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 10 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 Forcla today?
Sunrise around 07:49 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Forcla?
Local time is 14:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Forcla?
Forcla is a pass.
What is the elevation of Forcla?
Elevation about 1,382 m. DEM 1,380 m.
Where is Forcla located?
It is at 46.20528, 8.70627 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forcla in?
It is in Switzerland.