Location & Surroundings
Chringen is a pass in Obwalden, Switzerland, at 2,152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerns, 14 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 67 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 46' 50" N, 8° 18' 1" E
- Elevation 2152 m (DEM: 2147 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 19:20
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Chringen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chringen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,025.3 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 8.5 | 0.5 | 308 | 89 | 1,025.3 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.5 | 1.7 | 179 | 70 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 1.8 | 189 | 44 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 2.4 | 336 | 36 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 480.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.4 | 1.4 | 200 | 73 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 326.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.7 | 1.9 | 194 | 47 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 2.2 | 189 | 48 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 2.2 | 346 | 33 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 483.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.4 | 1.4 | 181 | 66 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 322.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.1 | 2.4 | 178 | 58 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 2.3 | 176 | 52 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.9 | 350 | 32 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 478.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.1 | 1.9 | 169 | 69 | 1,021.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 5 | 316.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chringen?
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Chringen today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Chringen?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chringen?
Chringen is a pass.
What is the elevation of Chringen?
Elevation about 2,152 m. DEM 2,147 m.
Where is Chringen located?
It is at 46.78054, 8.30035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chringen in?
It is in Switzerland.