Location & Surroundings
Grossjoch is a pass in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,560 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 62 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 57 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
46° 29' 19" N, 7° 54' 47" E
- Elevation 3560 m (DEM: 3455 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 13:27
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 19:20
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Grossjoch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grossjoch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 12.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.3 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 301 | 58 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.7 | 0.5 | 325 | 56 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.7 | 1.6 | 327 | 46 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 490.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.9 | 0.3 | 94 | 68 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 324.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.2 | 1.5 | 153 | 71 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 1.0 | 147 | 63 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 0.8 | 258 | 42 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 490.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.0 | 0.5 | 156 | 74 | 1,023.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 14 | 317.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.7 | 1.2 | 138 | 71 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 1.4 | 109 | 66 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 0.9 | 116 | 51 | 1,021.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 60 | 477.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.6 | 2.3 | 135 | 83 | 1,023.9 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 99 | 303.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.9 | 2.5 | 136 | 71 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grossjoch?
Now 5.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.2 to 12.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 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 Grossjoch today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Grossjoch?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Grossjoch?
Grossjoch is a pass.
What is the elevation of Grossjoch?
Elevation about 3,560 m. DEM 3,455 m.
Where is Grossjoch located?
It is at 46.48857, 7.91308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grossjoch in?
It is in Switzerland.