Location & Surroundings
Stäfelfirn is a glacier(s) in Uri, Switzerland, at 2,513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 33 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' 16" N, 8° 44' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2513 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 23:34
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Staefelfirn
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Staefelfirn, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 6.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 285 | 96 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 1.9 | 326 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 100 | 100.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.2 | 1.8 | 331 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.1 | 0.9 | 304 | 95 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.3 | 2.3 | 332 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.4 | 0.8 | 318 | 94 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 37 | 170.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.0 | 0.5 | 224 | 94 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.3 | 0.8 | 352 | 84 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.6 | 3.0 | 341 | 56 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.1 | 0.0 | 345 | 90 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 248.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.0 | 0.6 | 166 | 66 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.8 | 0.7 | 283 | 38 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.9 | 2.5 | 331 | 31 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 417.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Staefelfirn?
Now 4.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 6.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 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 Staefelfirn today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Staefelfirn?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Staefelfirn?
Staefelfirn is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Staefelfirn?
DEM 2,513 m.
Where is Staefelfirn located?
It is at 46.80440, 8.74515 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Staefelfirn in?
It is in Switzerland.