Location & Surroundings
Giessen is a village in Zurich, Switzerland with 8 inhabitants, at 390 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ober Urdorf, less than 2 km away. The national capital Bern is 90 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 24' 4" N, 8° 25' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 390 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8
- Pop. Density 652 p/km²
- Built-up 12.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:07
- Sunrise 07:53
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 10 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Giessen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giessen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 12.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 329 W/m2.
Temperature
8.3 C
Wind
4.1 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.5 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 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 227 | 89 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.6 | 2.8 | 222 | 89 | 1,022.7 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 1.6 | 188 | 90 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 3.9 | 249 | 51 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 328.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.9 | 1.4 | 182 | 71 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 185.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.3 | 0.8 | 164 | 73 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.8 | 1.3 | 93 | 62 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.7 | 4.6 | 239 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 143.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.7 | 7.9 | 240 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.22 / 0.40 | 76 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 6.8 | 249 | 75 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.9 | 3.2 | 235 | 81 | 1,023.5 | 0.83 / 0.85 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 5.3 | 246 | 49 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 65 | 247.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.6 | 1.6 | 195 | 72 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 163.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giessen?
Now 8.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 12.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 329 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 Giessen today?
Sunrise around 07:53 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Giessen?
Local time is 05:07. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giessen?
Giessen is a populated place.
How many people live in Giessen?
Population about 8.
What is the elevation of Giessen?
DEM 390 m.
Where is Giessen located?
It is at 47.40100, 8.42740 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giessen in?
It is in Switzerland.