Location & Surroundings
La Forclaz is a settlement in Valais, Switzerland, at 1,727 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 23 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 96 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 21 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 5' 14" N, 7° 31' 16" E
- Elevation 1727 m (DEM: 1755 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:57
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 19:51
- Day length 12 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
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Weather in La Forclaz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Forclaz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 9.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Temperature
1.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 334 | 92 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.2 | 1.2 | 11 | 93 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 2.7 | 329 | 48 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 492.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.5 | 2.1 | 359 | 79 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 428.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.6 | 0.6 | 69 | 72 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.6 | 1.0 | 16 | 53 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 2.4 | 316 | 33 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 577.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.7 | 2.3 | 347 | 76 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 425.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 3.8 | 1.0 | 7 | 73 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 0.8 | 26 | 61 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 2.7 | 321 | 35 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 566.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 2.3 | 340 | 72 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 371.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.5 | 1.9 | 354 | 77 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Forclaz?
Now 1.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 9.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 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 Forclaz today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 19:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in La Forclaz?
Local time is 11:57. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is La Forclaz?
La Forclaz is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Forclaz?
Elevation about 1,727 m. DEM 1,755 m.
Where is La Forclaz located?
It is at 46.08724, 7.52117 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Forclaz in?
It is in Switzerland.