Location & Surroundings
Buchs is a town in Aargau, Switzerland with 6,599 inhabitants, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suhr, 2 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 69 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Buchs AG · 布克斯 · Букс · Buchs i Aargau
Overview
Buchs is a human settlement.
It is located in Buchs, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 385 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Buchs
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 23' 37" N, 8° 4' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 6,599
- Pop. Density 3,462 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:39
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
de
eo
als
Buchs AG
zh
布克斯
ru
kk
Букс
nn
Buchs i Aargau
Weather in Buchs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buchs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,023.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.8 | 1.7 | 62 | 52 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 82 | 77 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 0.8 | 108 | 94 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 0.6 | 128 | 97 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.2 | 61 | 47 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 401.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 0.8 | 86 | 70 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 251.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.9 | 0.7 | 136 | 90 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 0.8 | 150 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 0.7 | 203 | 39 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 360.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 1.6 | 246 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 169.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.3 | 1.2 | 198 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.27 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 1.5 | 217 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.21 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.5 | 4.7 | 242 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 5.50 / 6.00 | 100 | 28.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buchs?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 401 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 Buchs today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Buchs?
Local time is 00:39. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buchs?
Buchs is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Buchs?
Population about 6,599.
What is the elevation of Buchs?
DEM 385 m.
Where is Buchs located?
It is at 47.39358, 8.08233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buchs in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry