Location & Surroundings
Lötschepass is a pass in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Frutigen, 20 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 63 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Letzi Lötschenpass · Lötschberg Pass · Lötschenpass
Overview
Lötschepass is DE Gebirgspass in der Schweiz.
It is located in Ferden, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,677 metre.
Also known as: FR Lötschenpass
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Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Ferden
- 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° 24' 59" N, 7° 43' 1" E
- Elevation 2689 m (DEM: 2687 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 18:18
- Sunrise 07:57
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 10 h 32 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
de
Lötschepass
de
Letzi Lötschenpass
Weather in Loetschepass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loetschepass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -3.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -4.2 to 1.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 204 W/m2.
Temperature
-3.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.62 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 | -3.9 | 1.9 | 258 | 98 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.2 | 2.5 | 282 | 93 | 1,023.6 | 2.72 / 2.72 | 98 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 12h | -4.2 | 2.0 | 180 | 94 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.3 | 3.4 | 172 | 94 | 1,021.3 | 1.48 / 1.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.1 | 2.5 | 208 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 2.83 / 4.62 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.5 | 2.4 | 207 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 111.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.4 | 2.1 | 294 | 100 | 1,018.0 | 9.78 / 10.35 | 97 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.7 | 1.7 | 215 | 94 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | -2.8 | 1.8 | 142 | 56 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.0 | 0.5 | 277 | 75 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 315.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.3 | 2.0 | 144 | 53 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 193.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.5 | 1.7 | 136 | 47 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.7 | 2.0 | 128 | 66 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loetschepass?
Now -3.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -4.2 to 1.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 204 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Loetschepass today?
Sunrise around 07:57 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in Loetschepass?
Local time is 18:18. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loetschepass?
Loetschepass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Loetschepass?
Elevation about 2,689 m. DEM 2,687 m.
Where is Loetschepass located?
It is at 46.41641, 7.71700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loetschepass in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry