Location & Surroundings
Orbe is a town in Vaud, Switzerland with 5,132 inhabitants, at 477 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yverdon-les-Bains, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 74 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lausanne, 21 km away.
Overview
Orbe is DE Siedlung in der Schweiz.
It is located in Orbe, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 477 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Orbe
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 43' 30" N, 6° 31' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 477 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,132
- Pop. Density 2,490 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:02
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 10 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Orbe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orbe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 10.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,022.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 272 | 90 | 1,022.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.9 | 1.1 | 315 | 90 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.8 | 1.5 | 182 | 63 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 211.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 0.3 | 321 | 73 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 118.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.9 | 0.8 | 309 | 64 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 0.6 | 330 | 75 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 1.9 | 190 | 52 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 287.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.7 | 1.8 | 281 | 79 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 189.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.4 | 1.4 | 307 | 83 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 1.9 | 335 | 92 | 1,025.2 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.5 | 4.0 | 44 | 81 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.9 | 3.8 | 25 | 92 | 1,026.9 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 13 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.9 | 3.5 | 52 | 95 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orbe?
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 10.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 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 Orbe today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Orbe?
Local time is 10:02. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orbe?
Orbe is a populated place.
How many people live in Orbe?
Population about 5,132.
What is the elevation of Orbe?
DEM 477 m.
Where is Orbe located?
It is at 46.72504, 6.53069 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orbe in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry