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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.
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Today (Saturday 14 Nov) in Col de la Forclaz: overcast, −1 to 5 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (24 %), wind up to 8 km/h. Tomorrow: snow showers, 0 to 7 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | overcast | −1 °C | 5 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 km/h |
| Tomorrow | snow showers | 0 °C | 7 °C | 13.3 mm | 14 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | showers | 1 °C | 5 °C | 18.0 mm | 23 km/h |
| Tue 17 Nov | rain | 5 °C | 9 °C | 18.6 mm | 11 km/h |
| Wed 18 Nov | snow showers | 1 °C | 5 °C | 31.3 mm | 10 km/h |
| Thu 19 Nov | snow showers | 0 °C | 5 °C | 19.4 mm | 10 km/h |
| Fri 20 Nov | light snow | −4 °C | 1 °C | 7.3 mm | 15 km/h |
No rain expected today in Col de la Forclaz. Tomorrow: rain from 02:00 to 11:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.
Saturday 14 Nov in Col de la Forclaz, hour by hour: sunny in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low −1 °C around 02:00, high 5 °C around 14:00. No rainy hour.
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | mostly sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 01:00 | mostly sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 02:00 | mostly sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 km/h |
| 03:00 | mostly sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 km/h |
| 04:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 05:00 | mostly sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 06:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 07:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 08:00 | sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 09:00 | sunny | 0 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 10:00 | sunny | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 11:00 | sunny | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | 5 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | 5 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 km/h |
| 15:00 | sunny | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 16:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 km/h |
| 17:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 19:00 | overcast | 1 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 20:00 | overcast | 1 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 1 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | 1 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | 1 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
Today, Saturday 14 Nov in Col de la Forclaz: overcast, −1 to 5 °C, wind up to 8 km/h. No precipitation expected.
Tomorrow, Sunday 15 Nov, in Col de la Forclaz: snow showers, 0 to 7 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. Precipitation expected: 13.3 mm, 100 % probability.
Today in Col de la Forclaz (1527 m): −1 to 5 °C. Tomorrow: 0 to 7 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 1 to 9 °C, averaging 5 °C.
This weekend in Col de la Forclaz: Saturday overcast, −1 to 5 °C; Sunday snow showers, 0 to 7 °C.
Yes: 6 days with precipitation are expected in Col de la Forclaz over the next 7 days, 107.9 mm in total. Wettest day: Wednesday 18 Nov (31.3 mm).
Snowfall expected in Col de la Forclaz (1527 m): Sunday 15 Nov and Monday 16 Nov and Wednesday 18 Nov. Estimated total: 16.1 cm.
Today in Col de la Forclaz (1527 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.
The best day of the next 7 in Col de la Forclaz: Saturday 14 Nov, overcast, up to 5 °C.
In Col de la Forclaz (1527 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.4 °C. The warmest month is July (14.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.6 °C). About 1744 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (197 mm) with a minimum in September (101 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.7 °C and the absolute minimum −12.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.6 °C | 7.5 °C | −12.4 °C | 184 |
| Feb | −2.1 °C | 8.7 °C | −11.3 °C | 145 |
| Mar | 1.0 °C | 11.8 °C | −9.2 °C | 147 |
| Apr | 4.2 °C | 15.0 °C | −6.0 °C | 156 |
| May | 8.1 °C | 19.4 °C | −1.6 °C | 158 |
| Jun | 12.0 °C | 23.4 °C | 2.0 °C | 111 |
| Jul | 14.0 °C | 24.7 °C | 4.7 °C | 107 |
| Aug | 13.7 °C | 24.2 °C | 3.9 °C | 104 |
| Sep | 9.9 °C | 19.9 °C | 0.8 °C | 101 |
| Oct | 6.5 °C | 16.7 °C | −3.1 °C | 148 |
| Nov | 1.3 °C | 12.8 °C | −8.1 °C | 197 |
| Dec | −1.7 °C | 8.4 °C | −11.0 °C | 186 |
| Year | 5.4 °C | 24.7 °C | −12.4 °C | 1744 |
The Col de la Forclaz is usually accessible year-round. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
Expect about 6 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1527 m is about 5.4 °C; the coldest month is January (−2.6 °C).
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells.
The warmest month in Col de la Forclaz is July, averaging 14.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.6 °C.
Col de la Forclaz receives about 1744 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (197 mm), the driest September (101 mm).
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.0 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evionnaz (14 km, 482 m), Les Attelas (21 km, 2734 m), Col du Grand St-Bernard (25 km, 2472 m), adjusted to the elevation of Col de la Forclaz (1527 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.