Location & Surroundings
Grand Désert is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,970 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basse-Nendaz, 14 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 98 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 17 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° 4' 7" N, 7° 20' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 2970 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 00:44
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 19:40
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Grand Desert
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grand Desert, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 10.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.
Temperature
10.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 10.6 | 1.9 | 301 | 51 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 0.8 | 283 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 316.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.0 | 0.6 | 235 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.7 | 0.4 | 322 | 84 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 2.5 | 322 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 68 | 356.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.1 | 1.5 | 359 | 79 | 1,020.1 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 2 | 291.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.7 | 1.2 | 124 | 82 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.3 | 1.1 | 131 | 73 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.4 | 1.5 | 311 | 39 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 485.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.5 | 0.9 | 327 | 75 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 379.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.3 | 0.4 | 90 | 74 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 1.0 | 52 | 68 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 2.7 | 330 | 39 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 518.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grand Desert?
Now 10.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 10.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 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 Grand Desert today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 19:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Grand Desert?
Local time is 00:44. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Grand Desert?
Grand Desert is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Grand Desert?
DEM 2,970 m.
Where is Grand Desert located?
It is at 46.06858, 7.34364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grand Desert in?
It is in Switzerland.