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Location & Surroundings

Grône is a third-order administrative division in Valais, Switzerland with 2,447 inhabitants, at 1,742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 80 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 12 km away.

Also known as: CH6238

Overview

Grône is municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Wallis, Schweiz.

It is located in Sierre District, Switzerland.

The population is about 2,414 (2018).

It covers about 21 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 513 metre.

Also known as: Grône VS, Grone, Grone VS

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Grône COA.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Grône 2009.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Sierre District
  • Area 21 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 14' 0" N, 7° 29' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1742 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,447
  • Pop. Density 7 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH6238

Weather in Grone

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 16.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.

Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,024.0 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 8.7 0.9 41 63 1,024.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 7.2 1.4 97 64 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 6.5 1.1 76 73 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.8 n/a
18h 16.9 2.3 280 38 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 502.8 n/a
Tomorrow 9.3 1.1 291 72 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 349.7 n/a
30h 6.5 1.1 147 75 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 6.9 0.9 138 59 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.7 n/a
42h 16.2 2.2 296 34 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 97 411.5 n/a
Thursday 8.7 0.7 261 68 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 12 309.5 n/a
54h 6.3 0.6 112 54 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 30 0.0 n/a
60h 6.7 0.8 119 36 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.3 n/a
66h 17.0 1.9 289 25 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 469.3 n/a
Friday 9.3 0.5 256 60 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 61 324.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grone?
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 16.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Grone today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Grone?
Local time is 01:54. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Grone?
Grone is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Grone?
Population about 2,447.
What is the elevation of Grone?
DEM 1,742 m.
Where is Grone located?
It is at 46.23345, 7.48650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grone in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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