Location & Surroundings
Schafnase is a peak in Obwalden, Switzerland, at 2,011 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sarnen, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 52 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Schafnase is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,011 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Obwalden
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 48' 44" N, 8° 6' 25" E
- Elevation 2011 m (DEM: 1940 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:37
- Sunrise 07:46
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Schafnase
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Schafnase, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 122 W/m2.
Temperature
10.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 10.1 | 1.9 | 349 | 84 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.1 | 2.2 | 12 | 99 | 1,019.6 | 2.26 / 2.26 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 1.7 | 23 | 99 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.7 | 1.0 | 50 | 98 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.9 | 0.7 | 45 | 86 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 95 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 0.8 | 14 | 97 | 1,022.1 | 0.03 / 0.22 | 99 | 63.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 1.3 | 112 | 97 | 1,023.4 | 0.10 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.5 | 1.8 | 121 | 93 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.6 | 0.8 | 26 | 66 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 290.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 2.1 | 150 | 83 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 188.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.7 | 3.3 | 158 | 80 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.6 | 3.1 | 150 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.2 | 2.5 | 143 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 96 | 280.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Schafnase?
Now 10.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 10.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 122 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Schafnase today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Schafnase?
Local time is 00:37. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Schafnase?
Schafnase is a peak.
What is the elevation of Schafnase?
Elevation about 2,011 m. DEM 1,940 m.
Where is Schafnase located?
It is at 46.81225, 8.10691 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Schafnase in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry