Location & Surroundings
Galmpass is a pass in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,866 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 65 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 34 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° 23' 9" N, 7° 41' 55" E
- Elevation 2866 m (DEM: 2862 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 15:13
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 19:29
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Galmpass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galmpass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,025.3 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 | 6.6 | 0.7 | 36 | 34 | 1,025.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 2.7 | 342 | 32 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 508.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.0 | 1.0 | 24 | 65 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 356.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 1.3 | 135 | 63 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.3 | 0.9 | 161 | 68 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 2.5 | 315 | 41 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 504.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 0.6 | 306 | 77 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 350.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 0.5 | 200 | 69 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.3 | 0.7 | 222 | 60 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 2.7 | 313 | 39 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 441.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 0.8 | 302 | 67 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.6 | 0.2 | 275 | 49 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.7 | 0.4 | 134 | 38 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galmpass?
Now 6.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Galmpass today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Galmpass?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Galmpass?
Galmpass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Galmpass?
Elevation about 2,866 m. DEM 2,862 m.
Where is Galmpass located?
It is at 46.38596, 7.69871 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galmpass in?
It is in Switzerland.