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Location & Surroundings

Hanghorn is a peak in Nidwalden, Switzerland, at 2,679 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerns, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 70 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 19 km away.

Overview

Hanghorn is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland.

The elevation is around 2,679 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Nidwalden
  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 48' 16" N, 8° 20' 36" E
  • Elevation 2679 m (DEM: 2509 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

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Weather in Hanghorn

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

Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 342 W/m2.

Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,023.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 15.6 2.5 333 40 1,023.7 - / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
6h 8.1 1.4 249 74 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 24 339.1 n/a
12h 7.4 2.2 193 62 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
18h 8.1 2.4 204 62 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.9 n/a
Tomorrow 14.6 2.6 315 52 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 93 341.6 n/a
30h 8.4 1.1 281 85 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 37 198.8 n/a
36h 5.7 1.2 190 75 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 39 0.0 n/a
42h 6.9 1.2 192 48 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 98 2.7 n/a
Friday 15.5 2.6 343 38 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 48 478.1 n/a
54h 8.6 1.2 189 73 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 67 324.7 n/a
60h 8.4 1.7 204 48 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
66h 9.0 1.9 202 45 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.6 n/a
Saturday 18.0 2.0 340 35 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 39 479.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hanghorn?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 342 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 Hanghorn today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Hanghorn?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hanghorn?
Hanghorn is a peak.
What is the elevation of Hanghorn?
Elevation about 2,679 m. DEM 2,509 m.
Where is Hanghorn located?
It is at 46.80455, 8.34330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hanghorn in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2019-02-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6937103

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