Location & Surroundings
Riedpass is a saddle in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,554 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Visp, 19 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 97 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 44 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 7' 35" N, 7° 52' 47" E
- Elevation 3554 m (DEM: 3544 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 13:53
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 17:02
- Day length 9 h 41 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riedpass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riedpass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.3 to 2.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 152 W/m2.
Temperature
0.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 180 | 87 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.9 | 0.7 | 147 | 93 | 1,006.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 152.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.6 | 0.5 | 262 | 97 | 1,006.1 | 2.05 / 2.18 | 100 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.3 | 1.4 | 160 | 86 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.7 | 1.8 | 126 | 94 | 999.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.6 | 2.0 | 114 | 98 | 994.8 | 3.21 / 3.21 | 100 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.4 | 0.7 | 346 | 99 | 993.1 | 5.89 / 9.09 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.5 | 3.0 | 308 | 96 | 995.6 | 0.00 / 3.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -2.0 | 3.8 | 312 | 95 | 1,001.2 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -0.4 | 3.3 | 312 | 71 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 73 | 192.3 | n/a |
| 60h | -6.9 | 2.1 | 276 | 42 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -6.7 | 1.1 | 227 | 37 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -6.3 | 1.0 | 228 | 36 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riedpass?
Now 0.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 0.3 to 2.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 152 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 Riedpass today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 17:02 (local time). Day length about 9h 40m.
What is the local time in Riedpass?
Local time is 13:53. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riedpass?
Riedpass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Riedpass?
Elevation about 3,554 m. DEM 3,544 m.
Where is Riedpass located?
It is at 46.12629, 7.87980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riedpass in?
It is in Switzerland.