Location & Surroundings
Loch is a settlement in Valais, Switzerland, at 1,358 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 83 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Zum Loch · Im Loch
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° 30' 15" N, 8° 19' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1358 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 19:26
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Loch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,026.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 338 | 30 | 1,026.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 4.1 | 340 | 30 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.3 | 4.2 | 348 | 39 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 3.4 | 346 | 70 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 352.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.1 | 1.9 | 175 | 72 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.4 | 1.1 | 256 | 71 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 1.6 | 334 | 45 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 3.4 | 330 | 74 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 349.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.4 | 3.2 | 326 | 59 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 3.6 | 322 | 53 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 4.0 | 333 | 36 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 498.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.9 | 4.4 | 329 | 75 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 342.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.9 | 3.8 | 326 | 26 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loch?
Now 4.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 Loch today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 19:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Loch?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loch?
Loch is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loch?
DEM 1,358 m.
Where is Loch located?
It is at 46.50414, 8.31790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loch in?
It is in Switzerland.