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Vernayaz

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Location & Surroundings

Vernayaz is a third-order administrative division in Valais, Switzerland with 1,874 inhabitants, at 526 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Martigny-Ville, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 96 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 24 km away.

Also known as: CH6219

Overview

Vernayaz is municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Wallis in der Schweiz.

It is located in Saint-Maurice District, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,885 (2018).

It covers about 5.70 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 452 metre.

Also known as: Vernayaz VS

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Saint-Maurice District
  • Area 5.70 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 8' 17" N, 7° 1' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 526 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,874
  • Pop. Density 50 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH6219

Weather in Vernayaz

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

Now 10.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.

Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 10.4 0.4 253 58 1,023.8 - / 0.00 37 0.0 n/a
6h 8.7 2.2 154 62 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
12h 8.3 2.2 149 58 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.8 n/a
18h 20.3 1.6 318 27 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 479.8 n/a
Tomorrow 11.4 0.4 209 61 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 28 333.4 n/a
30h 9.9 2.2 139 62 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
36h 9.4 2.2 145 68 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 22 1.5 n/a
42h 20.2 1.1 316 36 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 450.8 n/a
Monday 12.0 0.8 167 72 1,021.8 0.02 / 0.02 100 254.3 n/a
54h 10.8 2.2 144 72 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 8.6 2.5 146 77 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.4 n/a
66h 18.6 0.5 322 41 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 397.9 n/a
Tuesday 11.1 1.8 152 79 1,022.4 0.02 / 0.02 100 248.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vernayaz?
Now 10.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Vernayaz today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Vernayaz?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vernayaz?
Vernayaz is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Vernayaz?
Population about 1,874.
What is the elevation of Vernayaz?
DEM 526 m.
Where is Vernayaz located?
It is at 46.13804, 7.03199 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vernayaz in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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