Location & Surroundings
Hockuchriz is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,593 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Visp, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 64 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 39 km away.
Overview
Hockuchriz is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Raron District, Switzerland.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Raron District
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 24' 52" N, 7° 44' 48" E
- Elevation 2593 m (DEM: 2573 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 03:23
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hockuchriz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hockuchriz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 W/m2.
Temperature
6.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,030.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 6.5 | 0.3 | 27 | 82 | 1,030.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.6 | 0.4 | 174 | 57 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 0.7 | 149 | 44 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 315 | 27 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 385.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.2 | 0.5 | 144 | 55 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 249.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 0.6 | 178 | 36 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.0 | 0.3 | 167 | 48 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 2.0 | 331 | 31 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 391.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.3 | 0.5 | 351 | 68 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.5 | 0.3 | 80 | 60 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.8 | 0.3 | 91 | 73 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 2.6 | 331 | 54 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 383.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.7 | 1.0 | 16 | 91 | 1,017.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 67 | 172.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hockuchriz?
Now 6.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 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 Hockuchriz today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Hockuchriz?
Local time is 03:23. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hockuchriz?
Hockuchriz is a peak.
What is the elevation of Hockuchriz?
Elevation about 2,593 m. DEM 2,573 m.
Where is Hockuchriz located?
It is at 46.41433, 7.74661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hockuchriz in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry