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Locarno

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Locarno is a polygon in Ticino, Switzerland with 15,776 inhabitants, at 197 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minusio, 6 km to the west. The national capital Bern is about 140 km to the northwest.

Also known as: CH5113

Overview

Locarno is municipality in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Tessin in der Schweiz.

It is located in Locarno Subdistrict, Switzerland.

The population is about 16,012 (2017).

It covers about 19 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 210 metre.

Also known as: Locarno TI

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Coat of arms CHE Locarno COA.svg

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Locator map Karte Gemeinde Locarno 2013.png

Detail map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Locarno Subdistrict
  • Area 19 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 9' 53" N, 8° 53' 10" E
  • Elevation DEM: 197 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 15,776
  • Pop. Density 202 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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Weather in Locarno

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

Now 10.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.

Temperature
10.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 10.9 0.2 337 90 1,021.8 - / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
6h 8.7 1.1 16 90 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 75 0.0 n/a
12h 9.4 1.1 359 83 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 2.6 n/a
18h 18.6 2.4 192 55 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 469.7 n/a
Tomorrow 11.3 0.7 350 87 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 307.7 n/a
30h 10.0 1.7 19 92 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
36h 10.3 1.6 16 89 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.6 n/a
42h 19.7 2.2 192 50 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 466.0 n/a
Sunday 11.9 1.3 360 83 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 8 305.7 n/a
54h 10.3 1.9 16 88 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 32 0.0 n/a
60h 10.6 1.7 12 82 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 2.5 n/a
66h 20.4 2.2 193 45 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 7 464.5 n/a
Monday 12.4 1.2 5 82 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 97 297.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Locarno?
Now 10.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 18.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 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 Locarno today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Locarno?
Local time is 04:19. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Locarno?
Locarno is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Locarno?
Population about 15,776.
What is the elevation of Locarno?
DEM 197 m.
Where is Locarno located?
It is at 46.16472, 8.88612 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Locarno in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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