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Sessa

historical third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Sessa is a historical third-order administrative division in Ticino, Switzerland with 702 inhabitants, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lavena Ponte Tresa, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 7 km away.

Overview

Sessa is village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland — DE Dorf und ehemalige Gemeinde im Kanton Tessin in der Schweiz.

It is located in Tresa, Switzerland.

The population is about 687 (2018).

It covers about 3.40 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 393 metre.

Also known as: Sessa TI, Sessa, Switzerland

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Tresa
  • Area 3.40 square kilometre
  • Type historical third-order administrative division (ADM3H)
  • a former third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 0' 12" N, 8° 48' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 481 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 702
  • Pop. Density 191 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.5%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

Sun & Local Time

Weather in Sessa

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

Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 19.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 459 W/m2.

Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,021.0 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 17.4 2.6 193 62 1,021.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 13.1 0.5 1 85 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 60 238.3 n/a
12h 10.8 1.4 20 93 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
18h 11.0 1.1 359 91 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 9 2.6 n/a
Tomorrow 19.6 2.0 194 55 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 459.3 n/a
30h 13.1 0.8 358 77 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 306.3 n/a
36h 11.3 1.9 15 89 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 11.3 1.8 10 88 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.6 n/a
Sunday 21.3 2.1 193 47 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 464.5 n/a
54h 13.9 1.1 2 75 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 305.2 n/a
60h 12.0 2.1 12 84 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
66h 11.4 1.9 8 84 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.4 n/a
Monday 22.1 2.0 193 45 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 3 461.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sessa?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 19.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 459 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 Sessa today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Sessa?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sessa?
Sessa is a historical third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Sessa?
Population about 702.
What is the elevation of Sessa?
DEM 481 m.
Where is Sessa located?
It is at 46.00329, 8.81555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sessa in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-05-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7287157
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