Location & Surroundings
Rottalgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,363 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' 17" N, 8° 0' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 3363 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 08:56
- 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 4.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 12.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 W/m2.
Temperature
4.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,029.4 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 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 296 | 83 | 1,029.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.1 | 3.3 | 296 | 76 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 0.9 | 50 | 45 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 404.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 1.7 | 292 | 61 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 247.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.2 | 1.8 | 295 | 49 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 2.6 | 294 | 32 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 7 | 26 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 410.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.6 | 2.2 | 286 | 36 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 249.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.8 | 1.6 | 288 | 35 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.6 | 2.5 | 294 | 29 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 1.0 | 359 | 25 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 395.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.0 | 1.7 | 304 | 53 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 196.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.8 | 1.2 | 304 | 65 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rottalgletscher?
Now 4.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 12.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 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 07:42 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 03m.
What is the local time in Rottalgletscher?
Local time is 08:56. 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 3,363 m.
Where is Rottalgletscher located?
It is at 46.12151, 8.01069 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rottalgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.