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Gettnau

historical third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Gettnau is an information in Lucerne, Switzerland with 1,140 inhabitants, at 548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Willisau, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 45 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 37 km away.

Overview

Gettnau is former municipality and current locality of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland — DE Ehemalige Gemeinde und heutiger Ortsteil von Willisau im Kanton Luzern, Schweiz.

It is located in Willisau, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,170 (2018).

It covers about 6.02 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 548 metre.

Also known as: Gettnau LU

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Image 2012-03-17-Gettnau (Foto Dietrich Michael Weidmann) 075.JPG

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Coat of arms of Gettnau.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Gettnau 2013.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Willisau
  • Area 6.02 square kilometre
  • Type historical third-order administrative division (ADM3H)
  • a former third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 8' 19" N, 7° 58' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 548 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,140
  • Pop. Density 282 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

Sun & Local Time

Weather in Gettnau

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

Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.

Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 24.2 1.0 346 27 1,020.9 - / 0.00 45 0.0 n/a
6h 14.8 1.5 156 58 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 315.7 n/a
12h 11.5 1.2 167 66 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 10.9 1.2 194 66 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 3 2.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.2 0.6 298 29 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 454.5 n/a
30h 16.8 2.0 178 55 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 306.1 n/a
36h 14.2 1.5 170 57 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 31 0.0 n/a
42h 13.5 0.8 177 62 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 97 1.7 n/a
Monday 24.4 2.2 41 36 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 16 424.5 n/a
54h 17.2 1.0 154 64 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 293.3 n/a
60h 13.7 1.6 202 75 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
66h 12.8 1.1 178 74 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 50 1.7 n/a
Tuesday 23.7 1.5 28 43 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 75 386.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gettnau?
Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 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 Gettnau today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Gettnau?
Local time is 21:12. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gettnau?
Gettnau is a historical third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gettnau?
Population about 1,140.
What is the elevation of Gettnau?
DEM 548 m.
Where is Gettnau located?
It is at 47.13859, 7.96671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gettnau in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-01-02
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