Location & Surroundings
Rigel is a service in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, at 755 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Herisau, 4 km to the west. The national capital Bern is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type house(s) (HSE)
- a building used as a human habitation
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 22' 16" N, 9° 19' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 755 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:32
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other house(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rigel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rigel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 17.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
11.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,029.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 11.0 | 1.6 | 210 | 91 | 1,029.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 1.1 | 185 | 93 | 1,030.0 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 29 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 20 | 70 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 39 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 1.5 | 175 | 94 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 3 | 186.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.4 | 1.5 | 171 | 94 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.3 | 1.6 | 180 | 91 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rigel?
Now 11.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 17.0 C, max wind 1.7 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 Rigel today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Rigel?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rigel?
Rigel is a house(s).
What is the elevation of Rigel?
DEM 755 m.
Where is Rigel located?
It is at 47.37111, 9.32493 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rigel in?
It is in Switzerland.