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Massongex

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Location & Surroundings

Massongex is a settlement in Valais, Switzerland, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bex, less than 2 km away. The national capital Bern is 86 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 26 km away.

Overview

Massongex is municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Wallis in der Schweiz.

It is located in Saint-Maurice District, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,785 (2018).

It covers about 6.60 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 408 metre.

Also known as: Massongex VS

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Massongex COA.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Massongex 2013.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Saint-Maurice District
  • Area 6.60 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 14' 34" N, 6° 59' 20" E
  • Elevation DEM: 402 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,384 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.2%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Massongex

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Massongex, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 380 W/m2.

Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 19.3 2.6 326 38 1,022.8 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 10.2 1.5 328 68 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 24 349.9 n/a
12h 7.6 1.4 133 79 1,026.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 7.6 1.8 139 76 1,026.5 0.00 / 0.00 77 2.3 n/a
Tomorrow 19.0 2.4 335 37 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 379.8 n/a
30h 10.2 0.4 326 74 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 7 244.8 n/a
36h 6.9 1.3 133 75 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
42h 7.0 1.7 137 56 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 81 2.0 n/a
Friday 19.5 2.1 332 24 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 98 472.8 n/a
54h 10.1 0.4 245 60 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 64 328.3 n/a
60h 8.4 1.7 149 62 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 8.3 1.6 144 54 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.8 n/a
Saturday 21.1 1.9 333 29 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 76 473.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Massongex?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 380 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 Massongex today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 19:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Massongex?
Local time is 21:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Massongex?
Massongex is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Massongex?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Massongex located?
It is at 46.24267, 6.98885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Massongex in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Sources

Last updated 2013-02-27
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6615404

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