Location & Surroundings
Riedgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zermatt, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 96 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 42 km away.
Basic Data
- Type glacier(s) (GLCR)
- a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 7' 43" N, 7° 51' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 3480 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 00:26
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 17:00
- Day length 9 h 36 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riedgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riedgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -7.0 to -0.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,005.2 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.04 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 | -0.8 | 2.8 | 308 | 76 | 1,005.2 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -7.0 | 1.5 | 266 | 49 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 152.5 | n/a |
| 12h | -6.8 | 2.0 | 177 | 67 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -6.8 | 1.7 | 170 | 68 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.3 | 2.3 | 124 | 80 | 1,018.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 40 | 232.1 | n/a |
| 30h | -5.4 | 2.8 | 146 | 91 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 36h | -4.8 | 2.6 | 143 | 91 | 1,022.1 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.1 | 1.2 | 172 | 89 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | -0.4 | 1.0 | 123 | 87 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 220.4 | n/a |
| 54h | -3.4 | 1.4 | 179 | 91 | 1,016.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 100.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -3.8 | 0.6 | 240 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -4.5 | 2.8 | 293 | 95 | 1,015.5 | 1.38 / 1.44 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | -1.4 | 3.4 | 302 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 87 | 144.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riedgletscher?
Now -0.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -7.0 to -0.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 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 Riedgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:26 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 9h 33m.
What is the local time in Riedgletscher?
Local time is 00:26. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riedgletscher?
Riedgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Riedgletscher?
DEM 3,480 m.
Where is Riedgletscher located?
It is at 46.12850, 7.86037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riedgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.