Location & Surroundings
Buck is a peak in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gottmadingen, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- Type observation point (OBPT)
- a wildlife or scenic observation point
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 42' 26" N, 8° 43' 16" E
- Elevation 480 m (DEM: 468 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 501 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 16:52
- Day length 9 h 27 min
Other observation points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buck
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 9.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 235 W/m2.
Temperature
9.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
994.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.6 | 1.7 | 20 | 98 | 994.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 3.1 | 24 | 90 | 1,002.4 | 4.65 / 4.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.4 | 2.0 | 14 | 90 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 1.83 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 2.0 | 56 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 234.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.1 | 1.8 | 29 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 125.7 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.6 | 1.7 | 30 | 92 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.1 | 1.6 | 27 | 92 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.6 | 1.8 | 78 | 49 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.9 | 1.0 | 35 | 75 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.1 | 0.1 | 322 | 78 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.9 | 0.6 | 183 | 75 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 0.7 | 212 | 60 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 120.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.0 | 0.2 | 55 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 111.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buck?
Now 9.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 9.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 235 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 Buck today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 9h 27m.
What is the local time in Buck?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buck?
Buck is a observation point.
What is the elevation of Buck?
Elevation about 480 m. DEM 468 m.
Where is Buck located?
It is at 47.70736, 8.72119 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck in?
It is in Switzerland.