Location & Surroundings
La Forcla is a pass in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,099 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Conthey, 7 km to the east. The national capital Bern is 79 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 9 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° 15' 2" N, 7° 13' 14" E
- Elevation 2099 m (DEM: 2082 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 22:39
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 10 h 26 min
Nearby
Weather in La Forcla
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Forcla, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 14.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 317 W/m2.
Temperature
8.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 8.0 | 0.3 | 330 | 58 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.3 | 1.6 | 92 | 68 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.9 | 2.1 | 68 | 71 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.0 | 2.3 | 72 | 82 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 0.6 | 337 | 60 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 316.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 0.5 | 328 | 93 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 185.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.4 | 0.6 | 109 | 90 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.2 | 0.4 | 106 | 91 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.1 | 1.5 | 310 | 78 | 1,022.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 84 | 197.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.9 | 1.3 | 46 | 86 | 1,024.5 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 65 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.2 | 1.8 | 76 | 85 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.1 | 1.9 | 71 | 74 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.5 | 0.8 | 284 | 42 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 325.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Forcla?
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 14.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 317 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 La Forcla today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in La Forcla?
Local time is 22:39. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is La Forcla?
La Forcla is a pass.
What is the elevation of La Forcla?
Elevation about 2,099 m. DEM 2,082 m.
Where is La Forcla located?
It is at 46.25042, 7.22066 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Forcla in?
It is in Switzerland.