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Location & Surroundings

Arth is a third-order administrative division in Schwyz, Switzerland with 12,154 inhabitants, at 441 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 83 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 13 km away.

Also known as: CH1362

Overview

Arth is municipality in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Schwyz in der Schweiz.

It is located in Schwyz District, Switzerland.

The population is about 11,983 (2018).

It covers about 49 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 422 metre.

Also known as: Arth SZ

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Image 6651 - Arth - View from Rigi Kulm.JPG

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Coat of arms CHE Arth COA.svg

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Locator map Karte Gemeinde Arth.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Schwyz District
  • Area 49 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 3' 14" N, 8° 31' 49" E
  • Elevation DEM: 441 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 12,154
  • Pop. Density 260 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH1362

Weather in Arth

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

Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 54 W/m2.

Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,005.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 8.9 2.1 156 81 1,005.8 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 10.1 0.9 239 87 1,005.2 0.81 / 0.81 100 53.5 n/a
12h 7.8 2.6 159 89 1,004.3 5.55 / 6.36 45 11.1 n/a
18h 6.6 2.3 156 85 1,003.0 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.3 2.1 149 84 998.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 9.5 1.1 8 83 994.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 83.4 n/a
36h 7.0 0.5 331 99 995.6 5.20 / 5.20 100 32.5 n/a
42h 2.5 2.1 355 99 1,003.0 2.87 / 8.07 100 0.0 n/a
Friday 0.5 1.7 358 97 1,010.1 0.00 / 2.84 100 0.0 n/a
54h 2.1 1.4 31 77 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.29 69 89.6 n/a
60h -2.0 1.8 140 88 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 100.0 n/a
66h -3.0 1.5 133 80 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Saturday -2.9 0.9 134 77 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arth?
Now 8.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 54 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 Arth today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 16:57 (local time). Day length about 9h 36m.
What is the local time in Arth?
Local time is 17:37. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Arth?
Arth is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Arth?
Population about 12,154.
What is the elevation of Arth?
DEM 441 m.
Where is Arth located?
It is at 47.05398, 8.53016 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arth in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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