Location & Surroundings
Schachen is a residential in Zurich, Switzerland, at 517 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rueti, less than 2 km away. The national capital Bern is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 27 km away.
Basic Data
- Type house(s) (HSE)
- a building used as a human habitation
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 16' 11" N, 8° 50' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 517 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 565 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:47
- Day length 12 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Schachen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Schachen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 19.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 W/m2.
Temperature
9.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.8 | 1.1 | 168 | 91 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 337 | 44 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 477.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.3 | 1.6 | 133 | 71 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 1.6 | 144 | 77 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.6 | 1.2 | 135 | 76 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 356 | 41 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 530.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.7 | 1.8 | 144 | 70 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 376.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 1.7 | 161 | 71 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.4 | 1.5 | 168 | 72 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 284 | 42 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 504.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.4 | 198 | 64 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 267.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.6 | 168 | 71 | 1,025.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.2 | 0.8 | 155 | 79 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Schachen?
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 19.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 478 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 Schachen today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 52m.
What is the local time in Schachen?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Schachen?
Schachen is a house(s).
What is the elevation of Schachen?
DEM 517 m.
Where is Schachen located?
It is at 47.26985, 8.83884 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Schachen in?
It is in Switzerland.