Location & Surroundings
Triftgletscher is a glacier(s) in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 72 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 57 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° 29' 40" N, 8° 7' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 3174 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 18:35
- Sunrise 07:07
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 10 h 7 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Triftgletscher
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Triftgletscher, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -7.5 to -3.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Temperature
-5.9 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 4.5 | 344 | 63 | 1,023.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -3.0 | 3.5 | 7 | 61 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 337.6 | n/a |
| 12h | -7.5 | 2.3 | 33 | 73 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 186.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -6.7 | 1.2 | 331 | 41 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -6.3 | 0.3 | 2 | 37 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 0.6 | 133 | 32 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.4 | n/a |
| 36h | -5.3 | 0.5 | 77 | 77 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 183.9 | n/a |
| 42h | -4.9 | 1.6 | 153 | 57 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -4.9 | 1.0 | 164 | 46 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.1 | 1.2 | 168 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 309.5 | n/a |
| 60h | -4.6 | 2.0 | 154 | 66 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 159.4 | n/a |
| 66h | -5.3 | 2.6 | 156 | 72 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -5.9 | 1.9 | 155 | 89 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Triftgletscher?
Now -5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -7.5 to -3.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 338 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 Triftgletscher today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 10h 07m.
What is the local time in Triftgletscher?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Triftgletscher?
Triftgletscher is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Triftgletscher?
DEM 3,174 m.
Where is Triftgletscher located?
It is at 46.49458, 8.12570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Triftgletscher in?
It is in Switzerland.