Location & Surroundings
First is a peak in Obwalden, Switzerland, at 1,682 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malters, 9 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 55 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
First is mountain in Obwalden, Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,681 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Obwalden
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 57' 7" N, 8° 9' 58" E
- Elevation 1682 m (DEM: 1670 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:38
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 12 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in First
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for First, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 9.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 189 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 8.9 | 1.4 | 260 | 96 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.8 | 0.6 | 288 | 95 | 1,016.4 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.9 | 0.5 | 252 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 94 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.0 | 1.3 | 342 | 77 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 188.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.3 | 0.6 | 44 | 88 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 83.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.3 | 0.4 | 136 | 91 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.3 | 1.0 | 157 | 91 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.4 | 2.1 | 14 | 56 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 392.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.7 | 1.2 | 170 | 86 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 244.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.4 | 1.4 | 171 | 81 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 1.3 | 193 | 62 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 1.8 | 353 | 40 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 396.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.9 | 2.1 | 184 | 71 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 238.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in First?
Now 8.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 9.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 189 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in First today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 11m.
What is the local time in First?
Local time is 06:38. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is First?
First is a peak.
What is the elevation of First?
Elevation about 1,682 m. DEM 1,670 m.
Where is First located?
It is at 46.95200, 8.16620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is First in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry