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Meilen

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Location & Surroundings

Meilen is a third-order administrative division in Zurich, Switzerland with 14,335 inhabitants, at 591 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 98 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 20 km away.

Also known as: CH0156

Overview

Meilen is municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Zürich in der Schweiz.

It is located in Meilen District, Switzerland.

The population is about 13,999 (2017).

It covers about 12 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 420 metre.

Also known as: Meilen ZH

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Locator map Karte Gemeinde Meilen.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Meilen District
  • Area 12 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 16' 50" N, 8° 39' 9" E
  • Elevation DEM: 591 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 14,335
  • Pop. Density 351 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0156

Weather in Meilen

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

Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.

Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 14.8 0.9 195 76 1,020.3 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 13.9 1.1 143 71 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 90 2.0 n/a
12h 24.8 1.3 360 43 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 398.9 n/a
18h 18.5 1.2 137 71 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 218.8 n/a
Tomorrow 15.4 1.7 150 70 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
30h 13.1 1.5 161 69 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 40 1.8 n/a
36h 25.2 1.0 325 37 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 11 423.9 n/a
42h 17.6 2.0 151 63 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 279.2 n/a
Thursday 14.2 1.9 183 68 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 41 0.0 n/a
54h 14.1 1.0 170 68 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 1.5 n/a
60h 22.9 1.3 297 51 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 314.9 n/a
66h 15.2 2.4 240 97 1,027.1 8.71 / 8.71 100 193.2 n/a
Friday 14.4 0.5 208 96 1,028.3 0.00 / 1.87 98 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Meilen?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 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 Meilen today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Meilen?
Local time is 10:06. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Meilen?
Meilen is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Meilen?
Population about 14,335.
What is the elevation of Meilen?
DEM 591 m.
Where is Meilen located?
It is at 47.28045, 8.65245 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Meilen in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7286472
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