Location & Surroundings
Vanerschnide is a pass in Valais, Switzerland, at 2,717 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sierre, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 66 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 25 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° 21' 51" N, 7° 34' 49" E
- Elevation 2717 m (DEM: 2693 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 12:53
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Vanerschnide
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vanerschnide, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.1 to 5.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 134 W/m2.
Temperature
3.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 186 | 96 | 1,024.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.1 | 0.4 | 174 | 95 | 1,025.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.6 | 1.4 | 337 | 93 | 1,024.1 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 84 | 133.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.5 | 1.0 | 26 | 90 | 1,025.6 | 0.03 / 0.15 | 51 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.1 | 1.4 | 126 | 77 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.0 | 1.4 | 143 | 67 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 1.1 | 336 | 53 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 330.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.0 | 0.9 | 146 | 79 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 191.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.2 | 0.8 | 116 | 68 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.2 | 1.1 | 117 | 67 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 1.1 | 45 | 58 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 322.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.3 | 1.6 | 125 | 86 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 186.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.4 | 1.3 | 132 | 80 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vanerschnide?
Now 3.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.1 to 5.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 134 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 Vanerschnide today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 20m.
What is the local time in Vanerschnide?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Vanerschnide?
Vanerschnide is a pass.
What is the elevation of Vanerschnide?
Elevation about 2,717 m. DEM 2,693 m.
Where is Vanerschnide located?
It is at 46.36408, 7.58025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vanerschnide in?
It is in Switzerland.