Location & Surroundings
Umspannwerk Bitsch is a point in Valais, Switzerland, at 698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naters, less than 2 km away. The national capital Bern is 81 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 54 km away.
Basic Data
- Type power station (PS)
- a facility for generating electric power
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 20' 0" N, 8° 0' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 698 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 744 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:04
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 19:27
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other power stations nearby
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Weather in Umspannwerk Bitsch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umspannwerk Bitsch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 14.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,026.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 305 | 36 | 1,026.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.4 | 2.0 | 313 | 34 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 3.0 | 321 | 36 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 514.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 1.7 | 335 | 67 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 354.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.4 | 2.2 | 140 | 79 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.4 | 0.3 | 217 | 77 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.4 | 1.9 | 317 | 47 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 507.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 2.2 | 312 | 74 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 346.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.6 | 2.0 | 292 | 72 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.9 | 2.3 | 287 | 56 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 3.6 | 303 | 34 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 493.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 3.0 | 304 | 57 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 343.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.1 | 2.4 | 297 | 35 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umspannwerk Bitsch?
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 14.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 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 Umspannwerk Bitsch today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 19:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Umspannwerk Bitsch?
Local time is 13:04. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Umspannwerk Bitsch?
Umspannwerk Bitsch is a power station.
What is the elevation of Umspannwerk Bitsch?
DEM 698 m.
Where is Umspannwerk Bitsch located?
It is at 46.33337, 8.00888 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umspannwerk Bitsch in?
It is in Switzerland.