Location & Surroundings
Schijen is a peak in Uri, Switzerland, at 2,096 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altdorf, 10 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 91 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ambri Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
Schijen is mountain in Uri, Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Uri, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,096 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Uri
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 47' 39" N, 8° 37' 44" E
- Elevation 2096 m (DEM: 2030 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:36
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Schijen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Schijen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 13.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
7.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,026.7 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 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 174 | 56 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.7 | 0.7 | 221 | 31 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 0.7 | 242 | 33 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 2.3 | 339 | 34 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 387.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.7 | 1.0 | 298 | 68 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 0.6 | 299 | 70 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.1 | 0.7 | 308 | 87 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.4 | 2.5 | 342 | 78 | 1,017.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 99 | 295.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.9 | 2.1 | 356 | 99 | 1,018.1 | 0.89 / 0.98 | 100 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.2 | 0.8 | 112 | 96 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.3 | 2.2 | 150 | 98 | 1,016.6 | 0.09 / 0.86 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.6 | 2.2 | 155 | 97 | 1,019.0 | 2.21 / 3.07 | 100 | 39.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 2.8 | 2.4 | 152 | 97 | 1,021.5 | 0.01 / 3.08 | 100 | 17.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Schijen?
Now 7.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 13.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 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 Schijen today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Schijen?
Local time is 06:36. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Schijen?
Schijen is a peak.
What is the elevation of Schijen?
Elevation about 2,096 m. DEM 2,030 m.
Where is Schijen located?
It is at 46.79408, 8.62881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Schijen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry