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Pointe des Rosses

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Location & Surroundings

Pointe des Rosses is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,965 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Monthey, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 37 km away.

Overview

Pointe des Rosses is mountain in France and Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.

It is located in Salvan, France–Switzerland border, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 2,966 metre.

Also known as: pointe des Rousses

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Salvan
  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 5' 50" N, 6° 53' 10" E
  • Elevation 2965 m (DEM: 2908 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

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Weather in Pointe des Rosses

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

Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 W/m2.

Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 6.1 0.8 279 92 1,018.3 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 4.6 1.0 355 98 1,021.5 1.43 / 1.43 100 36.7 n/a
12h 5.1 1.0 91 95 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.33 92 0.0 n/a
18h 4.8 1.9 135 92 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 13.2 0.6 163 57 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 33 323.8 n/a
30h 7.0 2.6 144 83 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 73 225.0 n/a
36h 6.1 3.4 137 79 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
42h 6.8 3.2 138 86 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 10.6 2.7 149 68 1,008.9 0.12 / 0.12 98 163.6 n/a
54h 5.7 1.9 158 89 1,010.0 2.84 / 2.96 100 57.9 n/a
60h 5.2 1.4 295 98 1,010.6 0.00 / 1.62 100 0.0 n/a
66h 2.7 1.4 213 97 1,013.5 7.51 / 9.13 99 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 4.9 2.8 265 83 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.44 100 194.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pointe des Rosses?
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 13.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 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 Pointe des Rosses today?
Sunrise around 07:52 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Pointe des Rosses?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Pointe des Rosses?
Pointe des Rosses is a peak.
What is the elevation of Pointe des Rosses?
Elevation about 2,965 m. DEM 2,908 m.
Where is Pointe des Rosses located?
It is at 46.09732, 6.88599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointe des Rosses in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2019-02-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6932136

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