Location & Surroundings
Triftjoch is a pass in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zermatt, 6 km to the east. The national capital Bern is about 100 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 2' 57" N, 7° 40' 38" E
- Elevation 3527 m (DEM: 3515 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 05:06
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 17:28
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Triftjoch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Triftjoch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -7.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -7.2 to 1.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 9.3 mm. Solar peaks near 154 W/m2.
Temperature
-7.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,024.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
9.30 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 | -7.2 | 1.6 | 306 | 88 | 1,024.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -4.4 | 2.0 | 258 | 96 | 1,019.3 | 2.55 / 2.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.7 | 3.4 | 301 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 3.05 / 5.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.1 | 3.3 | 293 | 100 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 99 | 154.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.8 | 4.1 | 311 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 7.87 / 9.30 | 98 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 30h | -7.6 | 1.7 | 307 | 89 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -5.6 | 1.4 | 329 | 33 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.9 | 1.3 | 287 | 91 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 338.1 | n/a |
| Monday | -2.8 | 1.5 | 322 | 38 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 208.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -0.6 | 1.2 | 331 | 61 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.3 | 0.5 | 29 | 83 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 1.7 | 175 | 96 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 343.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 0.5 | 0.9 | 335 | 90 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 173.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Triftjoch?
Now -7.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -7.2 to 1.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 9.3 mm. Solar peaks near 154 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 9.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Triftjoch today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 30m.
What is the local time in Triftjoch?
Local time is 05:06. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Triftjoch?
Triftjoch is a pass.
What is the elevation of Triftjoch?
Elevation about 3,527 m. DEM 3,515 m.
Where is Triftjoch located?
It is at 46.04930, 7.67725 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Triftjoch in?
It is in Switzerland.