Location & Surroundings
Firsten is a peak in Schwyz, Switzerland, at 1,944 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Siebnen, 14 km to the north. The national capital Bern is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 14 km away.
Overview
Firsten is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in March District, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,944 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in March District
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 2' 48" N, 8° 53' 9" E
- Elevation 1944 m (DEM: 1715 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 22:42
- Sunrise 07:51
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Firsten
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Firsten, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.0 to 6.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 194 W/m2.
Temperature
6.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 299 | 60 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.3 | 3.4 | 167 | 79 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 193.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.0 | 4.1 | 164 | 64 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.1 | 4.4 | 165 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.8 | 1.8 | 176 | 77 | 1,016.9 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 99 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.7 | 1.4 | 234 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 0.96 / 1.64 | 52 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.7 | 2.1 | 282 | 96 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -3.6 | 1.9 | 217 | 95 | 1,025.5 | 4.42 / 5.06 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.0 | 2.2 | 285 | 72 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 50 | 287.5 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.8 | 2.8 | 170 | 89 | 1,024.9 | 0.03 / 0.17 | 100 | 179.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.1 | 3.0 | 179 | 70 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.0 | 3.2 | 169 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 4.30 / 4.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.0 | 3.6 | 182 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 185.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Firsten?
Now 6.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.0 to 6.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 194 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Firsten today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Firsten?
Local time is 22:42. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Firsten?
Firsten is a peak.
What is the elevation of Firsten?
Elevation about 1,944 m. DEM 1,715 m.
Where is Firsten located?
It is at 47.04677, 8.88587 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Firsten in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry