Location & Surroundings
Gocht is a saddle in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, at 1,952 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Walenstadt, 7 km to the east. The national capital Bern is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 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
47° 8' 45" N, 9° 13' 22" E
- Elevation 1952 m (DEM: 1947 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:30
- Sunrise 07:31
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Gocht
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gocht, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 353 | 99 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 0.6 | 49 | 97 | 1,021.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.4 | 1.5 | 309 | 70 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 77 | 252.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 1.1 | 230 | 92 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 166.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.2 | 1.0 | 215 | 87 | 1,019.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.9 | 1.2 | 232 | 84 | 1,017.7 | 0.04 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.6 | 1.1 | 294 | 93 | 1,016.9 | 1.33 / 1.45 | 100 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 0.9 | 251 | 98 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 89 | 22.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.3 | 1.3 | 310 | 97 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.0 | 0.7 | 178 | 96 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.2 | 1.6 | 331 | 61 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 47 | 329.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 0.2 | 231 | 96 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 189.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.2 | 0.6 | 251 | 94 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gocht?
Now 5.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gocht today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Gocht?
Local time is 11:30. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gocht?
Gocht is a pass.
What is the elevation of Gocht?
Elevation about 1,952 m. DEM 1,947 m.
Where is Gocht located?
It is at 47.14571, 9.22271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gocht in?
It is in Switzerland.