Location & Surroundings

Steinugletscher is a glacier in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,608 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, 11 km to the west. The national capital Bern is 89 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 49 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

  • Coordinates
    46° 18' 5" N, 8° 7' 37" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2608 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

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Weather in Steinugletscher

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

Now 7.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 16.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.

Temperature
7.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,024.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 7.1 0.6 97 84 1,024.8 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 8.0 0.6 80 78 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 2.1 n/a
12h 16.3 2.5 133 46 1,021.9 0.02 / 0.02 24 477.7 n/a
18h 8.5 1.6 137 89 1,024.5 0.25 / 0.28 71 314.2 n/a
Tomorrow 7.7 1.2 140 81 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 6.8 1.3 141 80 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 60 1.9 n/a
36h 13.9 2.8 137 58 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 94 438.1 n/a
42h 8.0 2.2 140 95 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 229.5 n/a
Wednesday 6.7 2.0 140 89 1,026.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 6.5 1.4 143 86 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 86 1.1 n/a
60h 11.5 1.9 131 66 1,025.6 0.03 / 0.03 66 318.7 n/a
66h 7.1 1.1 136 92 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.02 61 223.1 n/a
Thursday 6.8 0.9 132 91 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.01 88 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Steinugletscher?
Now 7.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 16.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 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 Steinugletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Steinugletscher?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Steinugletscher?
Steinugletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Steinugletscher?
DEM 2,608 m.
Where is Steinugletscher located?
It is at 46.30137, 8.12700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Steinugletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.

Sources

Last updated 2016-12-28
geonames https://www.geonames.org/11397444

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