Location & Surroundings
Riet is a settlement in Glarus, Switzerland, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glarus, 8 km to the south. The national capital Bern is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 4 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 6' 55" N, 9° 4' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 429 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:31
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 17:09
- Day length 10 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Riet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.0 to 3.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 110 W/m2.
Temperature
3.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,025.7 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 36 | 65 | 1,025.7 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.8 | 1.3 | 84 | 91 | 1,028.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 32 | 109.8 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.8 | 1.1 | 115 | 90 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -3.0 | 0.1 | 77 | 90 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riet?
Now 3.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.0 to 3.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 110 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 Riet today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 04m.
What is the local time in Riet?
Local time is 19:31. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riet?
Riet is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Riet?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Riet located?
It is at 47.11524, 9.07557 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riet in?
It is in Switzerland.