Location & Surroundings
Marchstein is a settlement in Lucerne, Switzerland, at 660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rotkreuz, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 75 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 7' 2" N, 8° 24' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 660 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 580 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:56
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 17:13
- Day length 10 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Marchstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marchstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.0 to 8.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 W/m2.
Temperature
2.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,027.5 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 58 | 93 | 1,027.5 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.1 | 1.0 | 33 | 91 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.4 | 2.3 | 34 | 67 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 213.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.5 | 1.3 | 63 | 87 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 161.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.0 | 1.1 | 49 | 92 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.0 | 1.1 | 39 | 89 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 4.1 | 51 | 56 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 246.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.2 | 2.1 | 49 | 87 | 1,027.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 31 | 136.9 | n/a |
| Monday | -0.3 | 0.7 | 49 | 94 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.3 | 0.7 | 45 | 95 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.3 | 0.9 | 47 | 74 | 1,027.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.4 | 0.7 | 109 | 85 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.8 | 2.1 | 48 | 88 | 1,024.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marchstein?
Now 2.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.0 to 8.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 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 Marchstein today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 07m.
What is the local time in Marchstein?
Local time is 12:56. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marchstein?
Marchstein is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Marchstein?
DEM 660 m.
Where is Marchstein located?
It is at 47.11727, 8.40827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marchstein in?
It is in Switzerland.