Location & Surroundings
Rottalgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,226 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Brig, 22 km to the north. The national capital Bern is about 100 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Biella-Cerrione Airport, 70 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' 10" N, 8° 0' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 3226 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 01:05
- Sunrise 07:42
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
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Weather in Rottalgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rottalgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,027.8 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 | 13.2 | 0.7 | 26 | 42 | 1,027.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 1.7 | 289 | 61 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 243.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 2.0 | 292 | 44 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.6 | 2.7 | 294 | 32 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 0.9 | 5 | 27 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 406.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.4 | 2.4 | 289 | 42 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 246.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.8 | 1.9 | 291 | 37 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.5 | 2.8 | 293 | 28 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.3 | 1.3 | 347 | 24 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 396.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.3 | 2.6 | 298 | 47 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.9 | 1.6 | 300 | 64 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.5 | 2.4 | 297 | 64 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.7 | 1.3 | 94 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 392.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rottalgletscher?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 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 Rottalgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Rottalgletscher?
Local time is 01:05. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rottalgletscher?
Rottalgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Rottalgletscher?
DEM 3,226 m.
Where is Rottalgletscher located?
It is at 46.11943, 8.01451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rottalgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.