Location & Surroundings
Forcola is a pass in Ticino, Switzerland, at 1,020 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Losone, 12 km to the east. The national capital Bern is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Locarno Airport, 21 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° 8' 30" N, 8° 36' 39" E
- Elevation 1020 m (DEM: 1029 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Forcola
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forcola, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 346 | 70 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 2.4 | 170 | 42 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.0 | 0.5 | 321 | 90 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 247.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.7 | 0.6 | 333 | 85 | 1,025.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.8 | 2.1 | 339 | 66 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 1.7 | 164 | 43 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 402.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.9 | 2.0 | 343 | 75 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 238.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.3 | 1.8 | 338 | 80 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.9 | 2.0 | 344 | 82 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 158 | 53 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 376.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 1.6 | 349 | 89 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 233.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 1.8 | 343 | 81 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.7 | 2.1 | 342 | 60 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forcola?
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Forcola today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Forcola?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Forcola?
Forcola is a pass.
What is the elevation of Forcola?
Elevation about 1,020 m. DEM 1,029 m.
Where is Forcola located?
It is at 46.14169, 8.61079 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forcola in?
It is in Switzerland.