Location & Surroundings

Zapportpass is a pass in Ticino, Switzerland, at 3,045 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biasca, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Locarno Airport, 38 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

  • Coordinates
    46° 28' 37" N, 9° 4' 56" E
  • Elevation 3045 m (DEM: 3042 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

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Weather in Zapportpass

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

Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.

Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 15.4 0.9 313 36 1,021.9 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 7.7 3.9 17 66 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 27 337.1 n/a
12h 5.5 4.4 14 58 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 6.4 4.3 11 57 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 99 3.8 n/a
Tomorrow 14.6 3.7 355 43 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 442.1 n/a
30h 6.3 4.9 19 86 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 30 317.6 n/a
36h 4.4 5.1 19 90 1,023.7 0.02 / 0.02 30 0.0 n/a
42h 4.9 2.9 23 69 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.3 n/a
Friday 14.2 0.7 327 37 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 70 480.7 n/a
54h 7.6 2.9 24 71 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 317.9 n/a
60h 5.3 0.4 349 71 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
66h 7.2 3.1 15 50 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.2 n/a
Saturday 16.8 0.6 352 39 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 8 491.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zapportpass?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 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 Zapportpass today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Zapportpass?
Local time is 21:38. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zapportpass?
Zapportpass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Zapportpass?
Elevation about 3,045 m. DEM 3,042 m.
Where is Zapportpass located?
It is at 46.47706, 9.08217 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zapportpass in?
It is in Switzerland.

Sources

Last updated 2019-02-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/11075878

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