Location & Surroundings
Saaspass is a saddle in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,873 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 41 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 89 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 32' 8" N, 8° 26' 50" E
- Elevation 2873 m (DEM: 2889 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 20:07
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Saaspass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saaspass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.9 to 5.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Temperature
3.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,023.7 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 345 | 91 | 1,023.7 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.5 | 3.8 | 349 | 89 | 1,027.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 27 | 109.2 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.9 | 2.3 | 337 | 70 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.8 | 1.6 | 330 | 46 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.9 | 0.5 | 80 | 42 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 335.8 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.1 | 0.8 | 30 | 79 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 166.5 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.8 | 1.2 | 185 | 77 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.4 | 1.2 | 169 | 88 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.5 | 1.6 | 157 | 66 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.2 | 1.1 | 171 | 93 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 186.9 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.4 | 1.7 | 183 | 95 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.2 | 0.0 | 290 | 79 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.5 | 0.7 | 103 | 47 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 330.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saaspass?
Now 3.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.9 to 5.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 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 Saaspass today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 19m.
What is the local time in Saaspass?
Local time is 20:07. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saaspass?
Saaspass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Saaspass?
Elevation about 2,873 m. DEM 2,889 m.
Where is Saaspass located?
It is at 46.53568, 8.44736 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saaspass in?
It is in Switzerland.