Location & Surroundings
La Chaux is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bagnes, 5 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 93 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
La Chaux is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,315 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Valais
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 7' 25" N, 7° 13' 26" E
- Elevation 2315 m (DEM: 2291 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:49
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 10 h 51 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Chaux
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Chaux, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 6.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 192 W/m2.
Temperature
4.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.29 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 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 175 | 93 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.0 | 2.5 | 156 | 91 | 1,017.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 2.4 | 173 | 80 | 1,017.5 | 0.11 / 0.16 | 97 | 192.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 0.9 | 190 | 96 | 1,021.1 | 0.24 / 0.40 | 100 | 88.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.8 | 1.9 | 148 | 92 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.2 | 3.2 | 136 | 90 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.4 | 2.4 | 160 | 60 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 310.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 3.3 | 147 | 82 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 206.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.2 | 4.3 | 146 | 83 | 1,018.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.4 | 4.4 | 145 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 5.4 | 155 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 192.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.1 | 4.6 | 148 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 2.64 / 2.84 | 100 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.0 | 1.4 | 148 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Chaux?
Now 4.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 6.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 192 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Chaux today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in La Chaux?
Local time is 11:49. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is La Chaux?
La Chaux is a peak.
What is the elevation of La Chaux?
Elevation about 2,315 m. DEM 2,291 m.
Where is La Chaux located?
It is at 46.12369, 7.22401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Chaux in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry