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Location & Surroundings

Root is a third-order administrative division in Lucerne, Switzerland with 5,126 inhabitants, at 425 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buchrain, 4 km to the west. The national capital Bern is 74 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 15 km away.

Also known as: Root LU · Рот · CH1065

Overview

Root is municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Luzern, Schweiz.

It is located in Luzern-Land Constituency, Switzerland.

The population is about 5,040 (2018).

It covers about 8.65 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 422 metre.

Also known as: Root LU

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Image 2013-09-04 Root (Foto Dietrich Michael Weidmann) 003.JPG

Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Root COA2.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Root 2010.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Luzern-Land Constituency
  • Area 8.65 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 6' 41" N, 8° 23' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 425 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,126
  • Pop. Density 2,021 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.1%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

de eo oc
Root LU
ru kk
Рот
lauc
CH1065

Weather in Root

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Root, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 3.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.

Temperature
3.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,027.0 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 3.9 0.7 69 91 1,027.0 - / 0.00 18 0.0 n/a
6h 2.3 0.5 52 93 1,027.5 0.00 / 0.00 49 0.0 n/a
12h 2.6 1.0 41 91 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
18h 8.3 2.2 31 66 1,026.5 0.00 / 0.00 15 214.9 n/a
Tomorrow 3.6 1.1 84 90 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 21 165.6 n/a
30h 1.5 0.8 47 94 1,028.2 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
36h 0.4 0.9 58 92 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 41 0.0 n/a
42h 7.5 3.7 38 57 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 32 253.0 n/a
Sunday 1.9 1.2 73 93 1,027.4 0.03 / 0.03 15 144.9 n/a
54h -0.3 0.8 77 94 1,028.2 0.00 / 0.00 34 0.0 n/a
60h -0.5 0.9 14 94 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
66h 3.2 1.5 59 73 1,027.9 0.03 / 0.03 98 120.3 n/a
Monday 2.3 0.8 113 80 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 96 44.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Root?
Now 3.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 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 Root today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 07m.
What is the local time in Root?
Local time is 02:55. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Root?
Root is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Root?
Population about 5,126.
What is the elevation of Root?
DEM 425 m.
Where is Root located?
It is at 47.11130, 8.38851 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Root in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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