Location & Surroundings
Castello is a settlement in Ticino, Switzerland, at 688 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lavena Ponte Tresa, 7 km to the south. The national capital Bern is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 4 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
46° 1' 45" N, 8° 51' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 688 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:58
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Castello
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Castello, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 W/m2.
Temperature
4.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 17 | 61 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.4 | 1.8 | 24 | 69 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.2 | 1.6 | 24 | 71 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 1.3 | 199 | 60 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 211.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.1 | 1.6 | 5 | 77 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.4 | 1.2 | 34 | 75 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.0 | 1.0 | 8 | 74 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.3 | 0.4 | 191 | 67 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 87.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.8 | 0.1 | 122 | 86 | 1,025.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 92 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.2 | 0.2 | 268 | 92 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.9 | 0.9 | 360 | 88 | 1,027.1 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 1.5 | 204 | 59 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 257.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.7 | 0.7 | 323 | 84 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 133.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Castello?
Now 4.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 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 Castello today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 03m.
What is the local time in Castello?
Local time is 02:58. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Castello?
Castello is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Castello?
DEM 688 m.
Where is Castello located?
It is at 46.02910, 8.86577 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Castello in?
It is in Switzerland.