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Torrenthorn

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Location & Surroundings

Torrenthorn is a peak in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,998 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 66 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 32 km away.

Overview

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

It is located in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 2,998 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° 22' 39" N, 7° 40' 44" E
  • Elevation 2998 m (DEM: 2911 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 Torrenthorn

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

Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 14.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 334 W/m2.

Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.50 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 14.3 1.6 333 58 1,024.3 - / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
6h 9.2 1.0 322 94 1,028.1 1.01 / 1.01 100 106.8 n/a
12h 8.7 0.7 345 96 1,029.6 0.91 / 1.92 93 0.0 n/a
18h 8.5 0.8 55 95 1,029.7 0.00 / 0.49 88 0.4 n/a
Tomorrow 14.1 1.0 360 65 1,027.7 0.01 / 0.50 67 333.7 n/a
30h 10.4 0.9 90 88 1,029.3 1.28 / 1.78 100 128.9 n/a
36h 8.1 1.2 135 88 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.07 100 0.0 n/a
42h 7.8 1.1 130 82 1,029.6 0.00 / 0.04 81 0.6 n/a
Saturday 14.5 1.0 355 55 1,027.3 0.17 / 0.21 100 340.0 n/a
54h 9.0 0.9 93 86 1,029.0 1.46 / 1.68 98 167.0 n/a
60h 7.0 0.9 153 85 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.09 47 0.0 n/a
66h 6.1 1.1 156 76 1,029.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.9 n/a
Sunday 13.4 1.8 320 60 1,026.4 0.24 / 0.24 90 363.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Torrenthorn?
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 14.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 334 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Torrenthorn today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Torrenthorn?
Local time is 01:07. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Torrenthorn?
Torrenthorn is a peak.
What is the elevation of Torrenthorn?
Elevation about 2,998 m. DEM 2,911 m.
Where is Torrenthorn located?
It is at 46.37749, 7.67887 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Torrenthorn in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2019-02-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6933797
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