Location & Surroundings
L'Epaule is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,011 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Monthey, 15 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 100 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
L'Epaule is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 3,011 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' 28" N, 6° 55' 51" E
- Elevation 3011 m (DEM: 2994 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 13:08
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 19:53
- Day length 12 h 50 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in L'Epaule
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for L'Epaule, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 14.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
4.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,019.7 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 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 188 | 94 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.2 | 1.3 | 125 | 92 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 2.3 | 339 | 49 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 483.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 0.7 | 2 | 76 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 1.4 | 136 | 76 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 1.6 | 128 | 67 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 2.5 | 333 | 38 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 555.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.8 | 0.5 | 337 | 75 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.9 | 1.3 | 135 | 78 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 1.5 | 133 | 72 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 2.4 | 332 | 38 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 545.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 0.7 | 341 | 69 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 362.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.0 | 1.4 | 128 | 68 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 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 L'Epaule?
Now 4.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 14.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 L'Epaule today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 19:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in L'Epaule?
Local time is 13:08. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is L'Epaule?
L'Epaule is a peak.
What is the elevation of L'Epaule?
Elevation about 3,011 m. DEM 2,994 m.
Where is L'Epaule located?
It is at 46.12433, 6.93085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is L'Epaule in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry