Location & Surroundings
Chalchofen is a locality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, at 740 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Herisau, 2 km to the west. The national capital Bern is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type house(s) (HSE)
- a building used as a human habitation
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 23' 42" N, 9° 18' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 740 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 380 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:47
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other house(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chalchofen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chalchofen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,021.3 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 | 13.3 | 1.1 | 176 | 73 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 40 | 48 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 389.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 202 | 76 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 239.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.8 | 169 | 75 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 1.9 | 171 | 75 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 8 | 43 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 437.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 2.0 | 179 | 73 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 275.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 2.4 | 205 | 74 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.1 | 1.6 | 187 | 72 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 336 | 54 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 300.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.6 | 2.5 | 253 | 95 | 1,026.2 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 99 | 165.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 1.9 | 308 | 97 | 1,028.2 | 4.06 / 5.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.7 | 1.6 | 67 | 97 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 4.13 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalchofen?
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Chalchofen today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Chalchofen?
Local time is 18:47. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chalchofen?
Chalchofen is a house(s).
What is the elevation of Chalchofen?
DEM 740 m.
Where is Chalchofen located?
It is at 47.39511, 9.30578 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalchofen in?
It is in Switzerland.