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Minusio

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Minusio is a third-order administrative division in Ticino, Switzerland with 7,281 inhabitants, at 798 m elevation. The national capital Bern is about 135 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Locarno Airport, 6 km away.

Also known as: CH5118

Overview

Minusio is municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde in der Schweiz.

It is located in Subdistrict Navegna, Switzerland.

The population is about 7,303 (2018).

It covers about 5.85 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 246 metre.

Also known as: Minusio TI

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Minusio-coat of arms.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Minusio 2008.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Subdistrict Navegna
  • Area 5.85 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 11' 13" N, 8° 48' 22" E
  • Elevation DEM: 798 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 7,281
  • Pop. Density 33 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.4%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH5118

Weather in Minusio

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

Now 4.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 10.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 321 W/m2.

Temperature
4.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 4.5 2.6 354 92 1,015.1 - / 0.00 16 0.0 n/a
6h 2.4 3.9 357 84 1,019.6 0.06 / 0.06 1 0.0 n/a
12h 0.9 3.4 357 74 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
18h 10.8 1.4 187 45 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 72 320.8 n/a
Tomorrow 3.9 1.6 351 80 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 67 181.0 n/a
30h 4.9 1.4 355 60 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
36h 4.0 1.4 0 73 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 11.8 1.6 183 52 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 323.5 n/a
Tuesday 6.1 1.5 356 87 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 16 174.0 n/a
54h 5.9 2.1 356 90 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 6.8 2.5 357 81 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 15.1 1.5 7 55 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 24 303.8 n/a
Wednesday 7.3 2.7 358 83 1,024.5 0.01 / 0.01 4 171.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minusio?
Now 4.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 10.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 321 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 Minusio today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Minusio?
Local time is 05:28. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Minusio?
Minusio is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Minusio?
Population about 7,281.
What is the elevation of Minusio?
DEM 798 m.
Where is Minusio located?
It is at 46.18708, 8.80606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minusio in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7286509
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