Location & Surroundings
Gross Stärnen is a peak in Schwyz, Switzerland, at 1,969 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Einsiedeln, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 22 km away.
Overview
Gross Sternen is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Schwyz District, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,969 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Schwyz District
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 59' 58" N, 8° 48' 17" E
- Elevation 1969 m (DEM: 1851 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:49
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gross Staernen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gross Staernen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 16.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
1.03 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 | 8.7 | 1.3 | 145 | 89 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.3 | 2.3 | 167 | 78 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 2.6 | 166 | 78 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 336 | 52 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 395.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.6 | 2.5 | 166 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 100 | 173.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.9 | 3.9 | 161 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.4 | 3.9 | 161 | 79 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.0 | 204 | 46 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.8 | 3.3 | 162 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.7 | 3.1 | 163 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 1.5 | 218 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 1.6 | 313 | 98 | 1,018.4 | 15.65 / 16.04 | 100 | 14.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.1 | 2.1 | 327 | 100 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 9.22 | 100 | 9.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gross Staernen?
Now 8.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.9 to 16.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gross Staernen today?
Sunrise around 07:28 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Gross Staernen?
Local time is 01:49. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gross Staernen?
Gross Staernen is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gross Staernen?
Elevation about 1,969 m. DEM 1,851 m.
Where is Gross Staernen located?
It is at 46.99940, 8.80486 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gross Staernen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry