Location & Surroundings
Griesgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,930 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Domodossola, 36 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 88 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ambri 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° 26' 15" N, 8° 19' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 2930 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 06:42
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 19:18
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Griesgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Griesgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 15.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 2.8 | 329 | 68 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.3 | 2.0 | 318 | 53 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 2.6 | 325 | 54 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.0 | 0.5 | 52 | 41 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 489.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.3 | 1.0 | 359 | 77 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 326.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.8 | 0.8 | 200 | 83 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 0.3 | 199 | 86 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 2.5 | 156 | 55 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 483.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.3 | 0.6 | 195 | 92 | 1,024.4 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 48 | 317.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.4 | 0.3 | 181 | 89 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 0.4 | 41 | 82 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 2.9 | 154 | 51 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 470.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.8 | 1.5 | 163 | 88 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 307.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Griesgletscher?
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 15.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Griesgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Griesgletscher?
Local time is 06:42. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Griesgletscher?
Griesgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Griesgletscher?
DEM 2,930 m.
Where is Griesgletscher located?
It is at 46.43756, 8.32975 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Griesgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.