Location & Surroundings
First is a ridge(s) in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, at 2,395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Domat, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is about 145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 55' 36" N, 9° 23' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 2395 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:43
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 16:52
- Day length 9 h 31 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in First
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for First, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -7.1 to 2.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 79 W/m2.
Temperature
2.6 C
Wind
3.4 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
997.2 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 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 351 | 99 | 997.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.6 | 2.9 | 4 | 99 | 1,007.3 | 5.99 / 5.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.4 | 2.3 | 13 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 95 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 18h | -5.9 | 0.6 | 170 | 93 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -7.1 | 2.6 | 183 | 87 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -5.5 | 3.3 | 187 | 75 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.8 | 3.1 | 192 | 62 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 264.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.8 | 3.6 | 186 | 88 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 135.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | -0.7 | 3.7 | 186 | 87 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.2 | 3.5 | 189 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.3 | 3.7 | 179 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 232.2 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.2 | 3.9 | 186 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 123.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 0.6 | 3.9 | 183 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in First?
Now 2.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -7.1 to 2.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 79 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 First today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 9h 31m.
What is the local time in First?
Local time is 07:43. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is First?
First is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of First?
DEM 2,395 m.
Where is First located?
It is at 46.92679, 9.38719 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is First in?
It is in Switzerland.