Location & Surroundings
Lachen is an information in Schwyz, Switzerland, at 415 m elevation. The national capital Bern is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 20 km away.
Also known as: 8503220
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 11' 24" N, 8° 51' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 415 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,172 p/km²
- Built-up 24.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:57
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
uicn
8503220
Weather in Lachen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lachen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 16.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 7.1 mm. Solar peaks near 144 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
7.10 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 | 16.2 | 0.7 | 312 | 59 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 1.0 | 158 | 85 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 143.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 0.8 | 224 | 83 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 1.0 | 339 | 98 | 1,010.4 | 1.53 / 1.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 3.1 | 263 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 5.55 / 7.10 | 100 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.2 | 2.8 | 237 | 94 | 1,019.9 | 5.80 / 12.90 | 100 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.0 | 1.3 | 204 | 94 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 2.51 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.4 | 2.4 | 158 | 89 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.5 | 1.7 | 278 | 52 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 346.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 2.9 | 143 | 77 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 198.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.1 | 2.6 | 153 | 62 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.1 | 2.2 | 169 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.6 | 3.6 | 252 | 67 | 1,018.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 219.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lachen?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 16.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 7.1 mm. Solar peaks near 144 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lachen today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Lachen?
Local time is 22:57. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lachen?
Lachen is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Lachen?
DEM 415 m.
Where is Lachen located?
It is at 47.19007, 8.85269 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lachen in?
It is in Switzerland.