Location & Surroundings
Col de Buffère is a pass in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, at 2,598 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Briancon, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Paris is about 535 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Courchevel Airport, 46 km away.
Overview
Col de Buffère is Mountain pass of the Cottian Alps — FR col français.
It is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The elevation is around 2,427 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country France
- Located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- 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
44° 59' 0" N, 6° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2598 m
- Timezone Europe/Paris
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +33
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:26
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 10 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Col de Buffere
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Col de Buffere, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.6 to 0.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 193 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,021.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | -0.8 | 3.7 | 104 | 83 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -3.6 | 3.2 | 99 | 97 | 1,025.4 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 90 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.9 | 2.9 | 106 | 97 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -3.3 | 3.1 | 111 | 98 | 1,027.0 | 0.81 / 1.11 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.6 | 2.8 | 106 | 84 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 91 | 192.7 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.8 | 2.0 | 106 | 98 | 1,026.3 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 84 | 114.7 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.8 | 1.5 | 127 | 98 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.1 | 1.0 | 108 | 97 | 1,023.1 | 1.12 / 1.14 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 0.7 | 1.5 | 125 | 85 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 85.1 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.2 | 1.4 | 222 | 98 | 1,023.2 | 5.19 / 5.25 | 93 | 46.2 | n/a |
| 60h | -5.2 | 2.0 | 309 | 96 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -4.5 | 1.9 | 345 | 93 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.1 | 0.9 | 220 | 71 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 306.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Col de Buffere?
Now -0.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.6 to 0.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 193 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 Col de Buffere today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 05m.
What is the local time in Col de Buffere?
Local time is 21:26. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Col de Buffere?
Col de Buffere is a pass.
What is the elevation of Col de Buffere?
DEM 2,598 m.
Where is Col de Buffere located?
It is at 44.98333, 6.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Col de Buffere in?
It is in France.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Col de Buffère