Location & Surroundings
Ruchenfirn is a glacier(s) in Uri, Switzerland, at 2,645 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 34 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° 48' 53" N, 8° 47' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 2645 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:02
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
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Weather in Ruchenfirn
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruchenfirn, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 16.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 16.5 | 1.3 | 171 | 46 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 2.9 | 175 | 84 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 264.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.6 | 2.8 | 177 | 88 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.4 | 2.6 | 175 | 86 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 0.6 | 167 | 57 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 356.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 0.4 | 263 | 90 | 1,026.9 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 90 | 142.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.6 | 1.5 | 335 | 98 | 1,029.1 | 3.75 / 4.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.4 | 1.4 | 29 | 98 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.3 | 1.0 | 110 | 75 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 77 | 181.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.5 | 1.7 | 164 | 89 | 1,029.4 | 0.17 / 0.54 | 82 | 178.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 2.2 | 170 | 89 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.6 | 2.0 | 182 | 89 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.6 | 0.6 | 354 | 62 | 1,027.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 351.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruchenfirn?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 16.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 356 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 Ruchenfirn today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Ruchenfirn?
Local time is 22:02. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruchenfirn?
Ruchenfirn is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Ruchenfirn?
DEM 2,645 m.
Where is Ruchenfirn located?
It is at 46.81472, 8.79179 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruchenfirn in?
It is in Switzerland.