Location & Surroundings
Effretikon is a town in Zurich, Switzerland with 10,119 inhabitants, at 506 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hegnau, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Effretikon is town in Illnau-Effretikon in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland — DE Stadt in Illnau-Effretikon im Kanton Zürich, Schweiz.
It is located in Illnau-Effretikon, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 506 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Illnau-Effretikon
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 25' 33" N, 8° 41' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 506 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 10,119
- Pop. Density 6,882 p/km²
- Built-up 18.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:46
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 11 h 21 min
Other section of populated places nearby
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Weather in Effretikon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Effretikon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 15.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 8.2 mm. Solar peaks near 38 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
8.16 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 | 15.1 | 1.4 | 179 | 68 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 1.3 | 181 | 84 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 1.7 | 209 | 87 | 1,008.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 4.3 | 257 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 3.90 / 3.92 | 100 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 2.7 | 255 | 97 | 1,020.9 | 4.23 / 8.16 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.8 | 0.4 | 11 | 96 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 1.0 | 7 | 95 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 61 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 2.4 | 253 | 60 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 66 | 309.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 1.6 | 258 | 73 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 204.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 1.7 | 241 | 75 | 1,019.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 1.7 | 219 | 91 | 1,018.4 | 0.59 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.8 | 3.2 | 229 | 94 | 1,018.1 | 1.30 / 1.94 | 96 | 35.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.1 | 1.1 | 192 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 39 | 131.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Effretikon?
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 15.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 8.2 mm. Solar peaks near 38 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Effretikon today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Effretikon?
Local time is 06:46. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Effretikon?
Effretikon is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Effretikon?
Population about 10,119.
What is the elevation of Effretikon?
DEM 506 m.
Where is Effretikon located?
It is at 47.42575, 8.69094 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Effretikon in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry