Location & Surroundings
Windjoch is a saddle in Valais, Switzerland, at 3,847 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zermatt, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 98 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 44 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° 6' 59" N, 7° 52' 25" E
- Elevation 3847 m (DEM: 3821 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 08:09
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 9 h 46 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Windjoch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Windjoch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -3.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.7 to 1.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 203 W/m2.
Temperature
-3.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.02 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 | -3.7 | 0.6 | 223 | 69 | 1,024.5 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -2.0 | 0.4 | 227 | 75 | 1,022.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.2 | 1.7 | 128 | 79 | 1,019.0 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 81 | 203.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.2 | 0.8 | 158 | 90 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 109.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.0 | 1.2 | 148 | 88 | 1,017.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.3 | 0.7 | 297 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 3.70 / 3.72 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.7 | 1.3 | 322 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 206.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.1 | 1.5 | 272 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -0.5 | 1.1 | 231 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -0.4 | 0.8 | 191 | 88 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.2 | 0.7 | 181 | 94 | 1,007.7 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 77 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.3 | 0.7 | 305 | 93 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 85.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 0.3 | 0.8 | 168 | 87 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Windjoch?
Now -3.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.7 to 1.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 203 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 Windjoch today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 9h 46m.
What is the local time in Windjoch?
Local time is 08:09. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Windjoch?
Windjoch is a pass.
What is the elevation of Windjoch?
Elevation about 3,847 m. DEM 3,821 m.
Where is Windjoch located?
It is at 46.11645, 7.87361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Windjoch in?
It is in Switzerland.