Location & Surroundings
Zinggen is a pass in Uri, Switzerland, at 2,335 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 99 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Zinggen is pass in Switzerland.
It is located in Silenen, Switzerland.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Silenen
- 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° 48' 57" N, 8° 44' 15" E
- Elevation 2335 m (DEM: 2267 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 20:13
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zinggen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zinggen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 12.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,024.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 341 | 59 | 1,024.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.0 | 0.4 | 69 | 91 | 1,024.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 273.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.2 | 2.1 | 170 | 85 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.0 | 2.4 | 178 | 87 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 1.0 | 184 | 56 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 388.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 2.8 | 168 | 90 | 1,019.7 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 78 | 144.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.2 | 3.3 | 167 | 88 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 3.5 | 164 | 87 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.6 | 2.9 | 166 | 61 | 1,014.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 87 | 402.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.7 | 3.8 | 162 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 178.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.6 | 3.0 | 166 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.57 / 0.61 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 2.6 | 164 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.8 | 1.5 | 281 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 4.64 / 5.24 | 100 | 25.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zinggen?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 12.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 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 Zinggen today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Zinggen?
Local time is 20:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zinggen?
Zinggen is a pass.
What is the elevation of Zinggen?
Elevation about 2,335 m. DEM 2,267 m.
Where is Zinggen located?
It is at 46.81574, 8.73756 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zinggen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry