Location & Surroundings
Rottalgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,089 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' 7" N, 8° 0' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 3089 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 20:36
- Sunrise 07:40
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 7 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 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 398 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 11.9 | 2.4 | 332 | 41 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.9 | 4.1 | 299 | 78 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 249.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 3.3 | 298 | 84 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 3.1 | 297 | 76 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 1.1 | 70 | 49 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 398.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 1.8 | 287 | 65 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.0 | 1.6 | 294 | 49 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.4 | 2.7 | 294 | 31 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.0 | 1.0 | 21 | 26 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 410.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.2 | 2.2 | 289 | 39 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 252.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.8 | 1.6 | 286 | 34 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.6 | 2.8 | 294 | 26 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.2 | 1.1 | 350 | 26 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 380.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rottalgletscher?
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 12.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 398 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 07:40 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in Rottalgletscher?
Local time is 20:36. 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 3,089 m.
Where is Rottalgletscher located?
It is at 46.11853, 8.00575 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rottalgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.