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Altishofen

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Altishofen is a village in Lucerne, Switzerland with 1,959 inhabitants, at 520 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Willisau, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 48 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 42 km away.

Also known as: CH1123

Overview

Altishofen is municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Luzern, Schweiz.

It is located in Willisau Constituency, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,577 (2018).

It covers about 5.76 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 482 metre.

Also known as: Altishofen LU

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Coat of arms

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Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Altishofen 2013.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Willisau Constituency
  • Area 5.76 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 12' 3" N, 7° 57' 33" E
  • Elevation DEM: 520 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,959
  • Pop. Density 344 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

lauc
CH1123

Weather in Altishofen

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

Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 19.9 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.

Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 11.8 1.0 157 79 1,018.5 - / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
6h 7.9 0.2 259 94 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 8.6 0.7 184 89 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 98 5.4 n/a
18h 19.9 1.0 47 41 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 18 471.4 n/a
Tomorrow 12.6 0.9 140 71 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 387.6 n/a
30h 8.7 0.6 169 82 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 8.8 0.9 137 81 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 6.0 n/a
42h 21.4 2.2 45 38 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 523.3 n/a
Saturday 14.1 1.3 166 68 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 67 382.6 n/a
54h 10.8 1.2 193 76 1,025.4 0.00 / 0.00 67 0.0 n/a
60h 10.5 1.0 219 78 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 28 5.6 n/a
66h 23.1 1.5 274 39 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 489.6 n/a
Sunday 15.9 0.5 295 63 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 271.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Altishofen?
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 19.9 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 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 Altishofen today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 19:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Altishofen?
Local time is 04:24. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Altishofen?
Altishofen is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Altishofen?
Population about 1,959.
What is the elevation of Altishofen?
DEM 520 m.
Where is Altishofen located?
It is at 47.20094, 7.95918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Altishofen in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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