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Location & Surroundings

Rothorn is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 10 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 64 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 26 km away.

Overview

Rothorn is mountain in Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland — DE Berg, Wildstrubelmassiv im Wallis, Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 3,102 metre.

Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 22' 54" N, 7° 34' 5" E
  • Elevation 3103 m (DEM: 3050 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

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Weather in Rothorn

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

Now 3.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 12.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.

Temperature
3.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 3.8 0.5 268 95 1,019.5 - / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
6h 4.9 0.7 172 90 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 88 5.4 n/a
12h 12.6 1.9 329 47 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 25 448.5 n/a
18h 6.3 0.7 7 75 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 416.5 n/a
Tomorrow 4.1 0.6 123 76 1,025.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 5.7 0.9 136 62 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 6.3 n/a
36h 15.5 2.1 333 35 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 562.3 n/a
42h 7.8 0.7 356 78 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 84 412.7 n/a
Sunday 5.9 0.5 147 78 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
54h 6.8 0.9 156 68 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 5.8 n/a
60h 16.7 2.2 324 36 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 15 549.5 n/a
66h 9.6 1.0 315 72 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 46 349.4 n/a
Monday 7.6 0.3 173 73 1,027.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rothorn?
Now 3.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 12.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Rothorn today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 19:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in Rothorn?
Local time is 10:20. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rothorn?
Rothorn is a peak.
What is the elevation of Rothorn?
Elevation about 3,103 m. DEM 3,050 m.
Where is Rothorn located?
It is at 46.38170, 7.56810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rothorn in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2019-02-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6933828