Location & Surroundings
Walenstein is a peak in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, at 1,781 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glarus, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 11 km away.
Overview
Walenstein is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in See-Gaster Constituency, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,779 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in See-Gaster Constituency
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 9' 52" N, 9° 7' 34" E
- Elevation 1781 m (DEM: 1730 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:45
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 16 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Walenstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Walenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 31 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,024.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 255 | 93 | 1,024.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.5 | 1.8 | 340 | 98 | 1,027.0 | 2.16 / 2.16 | 100 | 31.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.7 | 1.2 | 37 | 97 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 98 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.2 | 1.5 | 117 | 95 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.5 | 1.5 | 143 | 91 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.1 | 1.9 | 16 | 68 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 292.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.3 | 0.8 | 120 | 94 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 141.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.8 | 1.1 | 143 | 91 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.0 | 0.9 | 135 | 89 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.3 | 1.6 | 10 | 66 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 270.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.4 | 1.3 | 153 | 92 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 156.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.6 | 1.2 | 171 | 88 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.4 | 0.9 | 144 | 89 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Walenstein?
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 31 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 Walenstein today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in Walenstein?
Local time is 16:45. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Walenstein?
Walenstein is a peak.
What is the elevation of Walenstein?
Elevation about 1,781 m. DEM 1,730 m.
Where is Walenstein located?
It is at 47.16431, 9.12604 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Walenstein in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry