Location & Surroundings
Fronalppass is a saddle in Glarus, Switzerland, at 1,855 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glarus, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 4 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
47° 3' 48" N, 9° 6' 47" E
- Elevation 1855 m (DEM: 1850 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:08
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fronalppass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fronalppass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 10.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 208 W/m2.
Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 343 | 99 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.0 | 1.5 | 44 | 99 | 1,019.5 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 1.1 | 94 | 98 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 0.3 | 131 | 75 | 1,017.6 | 0.06 / 0.19 | 59 | 207.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.4 | 0.1 | 360 | 97 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 140.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.1 | 1.2 | 137 | 95 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.1 | 1.9 | 167 | 94 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 0.4 | 10 | 62 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 299.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.9 | 2.4 | 170 | 89 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 168.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.6 | 3.6 | 173 | 89 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.2 | 3.8 | 166 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 3.3 | 158 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 280.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.4 | 3.8 | 172 | 82 | 1,009.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 167.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fronalppass?
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 10.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 208 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 Fronalppass today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 48m.
What is the local time in Fronalppass?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Fronalppass?
Fronalppass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Fronalppass?
Elevation about 1,855 m. DEM 1,850 m.
Where is Fronalppass located?
It is at 47.06341, 9.11312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fronalppass in?
It is in Switzerland.