Location & Surroundings
Rans is a settlement in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, at 452 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buchs, 3 km to the north. The national capital Bern is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 8' 25" N, 9° 28' 59" E
- Elevation 452 m (DEM: 452 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 266 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:26
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Nearby
Weather in Rans
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rans, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 9.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,028.3 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 117 | 96 | 1,028.3 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.3 | 1.1 | 156 | 88 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 1.9 | 13 | 65 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 305.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.5 | 0.8 | 196 | 97 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 157.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 1.3 | 178 | 95 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.7 | 1.5 | 178 | 90 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 2.3 | 19 | 64 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 311.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.8 | 1.1 | 205 | 95 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 167.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.3 | 1.6 | 182 | 92 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.2 | 1.3 | 177 | 92 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 2.6 | 13 | 65 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 306.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.2 | 0.9 | 237 | 96 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 163.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 0.8 | 1.4 | 194 | 94 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rans?
Now 4.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 9.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 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 Rans today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 13m.
What is the local time in Rans?
Local time is 13:26. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rans?
Rans is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rans?
Elevation about 452 m. DEM 452 m.
Where is Rans located?
It is at 47.14019, 9.48304 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rans in?
It is in Switzerland.