Location & Surroundings
Rikon is a point in Zurich, Switzerland, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Seen (Kreis 3), 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: 8506005
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 26' 42" N, 8° 47' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,286 p/km²
- Built-up 10.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:33
- Sunrise 07:52
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
uicn
8506005
Weather in Rikon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rikon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 12.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 334 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,022.3 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 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 234 | 89 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.8 | 2.2 | 171 | 92 | 1,023.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.1 | 4.3 | 247 | 51 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 333.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 2.2 | 166 | 73 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 189.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 1.4 | 155 | 71 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.1 | 1.1 | 291 | 69 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 4.4 | 263 | 54 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.8 | 8.3 | 246 | 73 | 1,017.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.7 | 5.4 | 245 | 86 | 1,021.1 | 0.92 / 0.94 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.8 | 4.5 | 230 | 87 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.5 | 4.1 | 243 | 78 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 86 | 155.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.0 | 2.5 | 193 | 87 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 83 | 136.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.4 | 2.0 | 187 | 74 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rikon?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 12.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 334 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 Rikon today?
Sunrise around 07:52 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Rikon?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rikon?
Rikon is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Rikon?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Rikon located?
It is at 47.44500, 8.79631 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rikon in?
It is in Switzerland.