Location & Surroundings
Saasgletscher is a glacier in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,732 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 42 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 89 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 19 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° 32' 1" N, 8° 26' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 2732 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 16:45
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Saasgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saasgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.3 to 3.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 183 W/m2.
Temperature
1.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 1.1 | 3.7 | 335 | 93 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.5 | 3.2 | 344 | 91 | 1,023.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 85 | 182.5 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.2 | 3.6 | 351 | 88 | 1,026.8 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 31 | 88.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.3 | 1.9 | 340 | 74 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.2 | 1.0 | 310 | 47 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 0.6 | 143 | 45 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 337.8 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.1 | 1.2 | 15 | 84 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 180.7 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.9 | 1.1 | 193 | 82 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | -1.3 | 0.9 | 161 | 85 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.3 | 2.0 | 166 | 77 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 266.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.4 | 2.0 | 171 | 85 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 142.7 | n/a |
| 66h | -1.7 | 1.7 | 182 | 89 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | -1.9 | 0.4 | 233 | 83 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saasgletscher?
Now 1.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.3 to 3.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 183 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 Saasgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 19m.
What is the local time in Saasgletscher?
Local time is 16:45. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saasgletscher?
Saasgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Saasgletscher?
DEM 2,732 m.
Where is Saasgletscher located?
It is at 46.53364, 8.44090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saasgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.