Location & Surroundings
Rickenbach is a village in Zurich, Switzerland with 705 inhabitants, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2), 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Bern is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Rickenbach ZH
Overview
Rickenbach is DE Siedlung in der Schweiz.
It is located in Rickenbach, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 421 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Rickenbach
- 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° 33' 7" N, 8° 47' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 705
- Pop. Density 1,674 p/km²
- Built-up 10.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:43
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 19:20
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Alternate Names
de
Rickenbach ZH
Weather in Rickenbach
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rickenbach, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 445 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 1.5 | 73 | 68 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.1 | 1.2 | 43 | 98 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.3 | 1.1 | 56 | 96 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 35 | 46 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 444.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 1.2 | 118 | 69 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 306.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 0.6 | 117 | 84 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 0.4 | 189 | 81 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 267 | 33 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 463.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.1 | 1.4 | 113 | 57 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 304.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 0.7 | 89 | 73 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 0.4 | 71 | 76 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 20 | 34 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.8 | 1.4 | 110 | 65 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 295.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rickenbach?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 445 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 Rickenbach today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Rickenbach?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rickenbach?
Rickenbach is a populated place.
How many people live in Rickenbach?
Population about 705.
What is the elevation of Rickenbach?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Rickenbach located?
It is at 47.55191, 8.79654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rickenbach in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry