Location & Surroundings
Ritzgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,727 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Domodossola, 38 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 87 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 29 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° 27' 12" N, 8° 19' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 2727 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 16:16
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 19:18
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
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Weather in Ritzgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ritzgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 14.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 325 | 55 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.7 | 0.8 | 13 | 42 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 490.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.3 | 1.2 | 356 | 76 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 327.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.8 | 0.9 | 201 | 81 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.1 | 0.3 | 200 | 84 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 2.1 | 155 | 52 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 484.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 0.2 | 186 | 90 | 1,024.2 | 2.16 / 2.16 | 60 | 317.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 0.6 | 156 | 89 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.9 | 0.6 | 107 | 82 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 2.9 | 155 | 57 | 1,022.4 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 66 | 469.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 1.7 | 166 | 92 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 295.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 1.4 | 180 | 89 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.0 | 1.2 | 180 | 85 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ritzgletscher?
Now 6.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 14.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 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 Ritzgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Ritzgletscher?
Local time is 16:16. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ritzgletscher?
Ritzgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Ritzgletscher?
DEM 2,727 m.
Where is Ritzgletscher located?
It is at 46.45336, 8.32658 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ritzgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.