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Location & Surroundings

Rihorn is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,916 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Visp, 14 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 93 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 42 km away.

Overview

Rihorn is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.

It is located in Visp District, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 2,916 metre.

Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 10' 9" N, 7° 52' 24" E
  • Elevation 2916 m (DEM: 2853 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 Rihorn

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

Now 5.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 369 W/m2.

Temperature
5.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.4 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 5.3 0.6 272 83 1,016.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 10.4 1.4 299 62 1,016.0 0.42 / 0.42 67 368.8 n/a
12h 6.7 1.9 320 75 1,018.7 0.31 / 0.73 16 229.8 n/a
18h 3.2 0.5 209 86 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 4.9 0.5 270 73 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.6 n/a
30h 13.7 0.9 75 43 1,023.0 0.01 / 0.01 19 503.9 n/a
36h 7.0 0.5 313 78 1,026.0 0.12 / 0.13 19 337.1 n/a
42h 6.1 0.9 280 68 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 6.7 1.5 281 63 1,029.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.5 n/a
54h 15.7 1.6 312 41 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 503.9 n/a
60h 8.7 2.4 298 75 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 8 294.0 n/a
66h 6.6 2.5 285 75 1,030.1 0.00 / 0.00 73 0.0 n/a
Monday 6.5 2.8 292 65 1,029.2 0.00 / 0.00 99 3.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rihorn?
Now 5.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 369 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 Rihorn today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 19:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Rihorn?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rihorn?
Rihorn is a peak.
What is the elevation of Rihorn?
Elevation about 2,916 m. DEM 2,853 m.
Where is Rihorn located?
It is at 46.16910, 7.87339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rihorn in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Sources

Last updated 2015-08-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6932459

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