Location & Surroundings
Höch Egg is a peak in Uri, Switzerland, at 1,785 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is 93 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
Höch Egg is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Uri, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 1,785 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Uri
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 53' 48" N, 8° 40' 2" E
- Elevation 1785 m (DEM: 1783 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:55
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 19:27
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hoech Egg
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoech Egg, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 15.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,030.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 10.0 | 0.3 | 314 | 68 | 1,030.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 0.7 | 189 | 79 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 3.1 | 342 | 56 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 481.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.4 | 0.7 | 33 | 94 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 319.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.7 | 0.6 | 73 | 90 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 0.5 | 54 | 77 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.9 | 2.8 | 351 | 42 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 497.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 0.8 | 104 | 76 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 339.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.2 | 1.8 | 149 | 66 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.9 | 1.2 | 178 | 62 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 2.5 | 331 | 43 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 501.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 0.8 | 202 | 79 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 335.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.5 | 1.7 | 202 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoech Egg?
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 15.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 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 Hoech Egg today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 19:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Hoech Egg?
Local time is 08:55. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hoech Egg?
Hoech Egg is a peak.
What is the elevation of Hoech Egg?
Elevation about 1,785 m. DEM 1,783 m.
Where is Hoech Egg located?
It is at 46.89662, 8.66733 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoech Egg in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry