Location & Surroundings
Bichwil is a settlement in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, at 640 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oberuzwil, less than 2 km away. The national capital Bern is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 25' 18" N, 9° 8' 17" E
- Elevation 640 m (DEM: 624 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 469 p/km²
- Built-up 9.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 19:33
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Nearby
Weather in Bichwil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bichwil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
9.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 9.3 | 1.5 | 185 | 84 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 314 | 45 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 488.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.3 | 1.2 | 161 | 68 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 299.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.4 | 1.9 | 198 | 71 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 1.3 | 212 | 67 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 2.5 | 282 | 43 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 387.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 1.6 | 242 | 79 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 325.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.2 | 1.8 | 180 | 89 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.5 | 1.1 | 170 | 85 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 322 | 50 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 468.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 1.3 | 166 | 73 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 302.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 1.4 | 188 | 78 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.9 | 1.3 | 211 | 80 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bichwil?
Now 9.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Bichwil today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 19:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Bichwil?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bichwil?
Bichwil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bichwil?
Elevation about 640 m. DEM 624 m.
Where is Bichwil located?
It is at 47.42179, 9.13796 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bichwil in?
It is in Switzerland.