Location & Surroundings
Gigligletscher is a glacier in Bern, Switzerland, at 2,594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerns, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 76 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 29 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° 42' 51" N, 8° 22' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 2594 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 23:20
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gigligletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gigligletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.4 to 11.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 335 | 52 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.4 | 0.8 | 225 | 80 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.8 | 1.1 | 220 | 41 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.0 | 1.2 | 254 | 37 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 2.7 | 330 | 36 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.3 | 1.1 | 254 | 68 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 194.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.6 | 1.0 | 280 | 81 | 1,029.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.4 | 0.8 | 333 | 92 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.7 | 2.0 | 341 | 59 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 345.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.7 | 0.1 | 160 | 91 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 233.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.1 | 1.0 | 247 | 59 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.8 | 0.9 | 243 | 46 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.5 | 1.7 | 342 | 34 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 321.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gigligletscher?
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.4 to 11.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 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 Gigligletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Gigligletscher?
Local time is 23:20. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gigligletscher?
Gigligletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Gigligletscher?
DEM 2,594 m.
Where is Gigligletscher located?
It is at 46.71403, 8.37980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gigligletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.