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Einsiedeln

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Location & Surroundings

Einsiedeln is a third-order administrative division in Schwyz, Switzerland with 16,106 inhabitants, at 881 m elevation. The national capital Bern is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 22 km away.

Overview

Einsiedeln is municipality in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Schwyz in der Schweiz.

It is located in Einsiedeln District, Switzerland.

The population is about 15,550 (2017).

It covers about 110 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 882 metre.

Also known as: Einsiedeln SZ

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Einsiedeln District
  • Area 110 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 7' 3" N, 8° 46' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 881 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,106
  • Pop. Density 50 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Weather in Einsiedeln

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Einsiedeln, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 16.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.

Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,028.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 6.3 1.0 109 90 1,028.5 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 6.5 0.9 111 75 1,027.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 3.7 n/a
12h 16.6 2.8 12 36 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 491.7 n/a
18h 8.5 1.7 109 69 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 331.2 n/a
Tomorrow 6.7 1.5 133 68 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 6.5 0.7 161 73 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.6 n/a
36h 17.1 2.0 325 42 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 489.6 n/a
42h 9.9 1.8 166 70 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 326.6 n/a
Thursday 8.6 1.7 170 68 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 8.8 1.4 173 65 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 94 3.2 n/a
60h 18.2 2.2 311 42 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 87 444.7 n/a
66h 12.6 0.7 174 64 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 97 247.1 n/a
Friday 8.0 1.4 134 78 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Einsiedeln?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 16.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 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 Einsiedeln today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Einsiedeln?
Local time is 13:04. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Einsiedeln?
Einsiedeln is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Einsiedeln?
Population about 16,106.
What is the elevation of Einsiedeln?
DEM 881 m.
Where is Einsiedeln located?
It is at 47.11738, 8.77922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Einsiedeln in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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