Location & Surroundings
Erlen is a settlement in Schwyz, Switzerland, at 900 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Einsiedeln, 4 km to the west. The national capital Bern is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 21 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 7' 5" N, 8° 47' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 900 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 77 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:58
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Erlen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Erlen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 8.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 350 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 6.6 | 2.5 | 315 | 99 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.5 | 1.4 | 193 | 96 | 1,018.6 | 15.68 / 15.68 | 100 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.6 | 1.5 | 234 | 94 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 5.71 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.4 | 2.7 | 162 | 88 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 2.3 | 290 | 55 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 349.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.4 | 3.1 | 157 | 77 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 197.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.6 | 3.1 | 159 | 64 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.9 | 3.5 | 157 | 72 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 2.3 | 202 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 173.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.0 | 3.6 | 242 | 84 | 1,020.4 | 0.73 / 0.96 | 76 | 83.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.2 | 2.2 | 230 | 88 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.4 | 1.8 | 256 | 98 | 1,022.9 | 4.66 / 4.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.2 | 2.7 | 257 | 75 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 2.41 | 94 | 226.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Erlen?
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 8.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 350 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 Erlen today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Erlen?
Local time is 19:58. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Erlen?
Erlen is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Erlen?
DEM 900 m.
Where is Erlen located?
It is at 47.11809, 8.79836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Erlen in?
It is in Switzerland.