Location & Surroundings
Cham is a point in Zug, Switzerland, at 419 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 81 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 8502203
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 10' 42" N, 8° 27' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 419 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,622 p/km²
- Built-up 14.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 19:40
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
uicn
8502203
Weather in Cham
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cham, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,023.3 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 16.8 | 1.1 | 94 | 79 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.1 | 0.8 | 156 | 87 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 0.8 | 151 | 84 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 301 | 48 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 503.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 2.1 | 159 | 73 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 352.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 2.0 | 181 | 72 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 1.3 | 194 | 73 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 4.0 | 316 | 65 | 1,016.9 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 61 | 452.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 1.8 | 292 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.20 / 1.20 | 100 | 166.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 1.4 | 185 | 93 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.2 | 0.5 | 135 | 90 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 55 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.7 | 319 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 484.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.1 | 0.8 | 344 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 271.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cham?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Cham today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 19:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Cham?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Cham?
Cham is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Cham?
DEM 419 m.
Where is Cham located?
It is at 47.17824, 8.45748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cham in?
It is in Switzerland.