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Location & Surroundings

Sackhorn is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,204 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Visp, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 62 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 42 km away.

Overview

Sackhorn is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 3,204 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Valais
  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 26' 23" N, 7° 46' 0" E
  • Elevation 3204 m (DEM: 3175 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

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Weather in Sackhorn

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sackhorn, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 14.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.

Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,026.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 5.9 1.1 39 35 1,026.4 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 6.3 1.3 33 32 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.2 n/a
12h 14.4 3.1 348 35 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 1 508.2 n/a
18h 6.2 1.5 32 67 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 354.9 n/a
Tomorrow 5.5 1.3 146 63 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 6.0 0.7 165 67 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.1 n/a
36h 14.5 2.8 324 44 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 505.7 n/a
42h 6.7 0.8 354 76 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 350.0 n/a
Thursday 5.3 0.3 345 69 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 6.0 0.2 170 60 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 52 2.9 n/a
60h 14.5 2.9 324 37 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 45 478.9 n/a
66h 6.9 1.0 357 64 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 23 329.3 n/a
Friday 5.8 0.4 357 32 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sackhorn?
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 14.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Sackhorn today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Sackhorn?
Local time is 10:36. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sackhorn?
Sackhorn is a peak.
What is the elevation of Sackhorn?
Elevation about 3,204 m. DEM 3,175 m.
Where is Sackhorn located?
It is at 46.43969, 7.76679 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sackhorn in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2019-02-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6934269
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