Location & Surroundings
Pointe du Prélet is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,999 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 19 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 93 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Pointe du Prélet is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Hérens District, Switzerland.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Hérens District
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 7' 7" N, 7° 32' 38" E
- Elevation 2999 m (DEM: 2974 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 15:10
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 10 h 26 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pointe du Prelet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pointe du Prelet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -5.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -5.4 to 3.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 280 W/m2.
Temperature
-5.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,026.0 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | -5.4 | 1.3 | 98 | 54 | 1,026.0 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 1.1 | 318 | 79 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 279.9 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.6 | 0.5 | 44 | 59 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 151.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.9 | 0.6 | 50 | 89 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.1 | 0.8 | 94 | 86 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 0.3 | 9 | 88 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 318.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.0 | 0.6 | 7 | 91 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 182.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.6 | 1.5 | 352 | 97 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -0.3 | 1.9 | 352 | 96 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.9 | 1.5 | 3 | 84 | 1,023.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 44 | 254.5 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.8 | 1.0 | 79 | 89 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.9 | 1.7 | 137 | 80 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | -1.2 | 1.3 | 115 | 61 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pointe du Prelet?
Now -5.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -5.4 to 3.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 280 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 du Prelet today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Pointe du Prelet?
Local time is 15:10. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pointe du Prelet?
Pointe du Prelet is a peak.
What is the elevation of Pointe du Prelet?
Elevation about 2,999 m. DEM 2,974 m.
Where is Pointe du Prelet located?
It is at 46.11848, 7.54381 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointe du Prelet in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry