Location & Surroundings
Solothurn is a town in Switzerland with 16,777 inhabitants, at 440 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zuchwil, 2 km to the east. The national capital Bern is 30 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Soleure · Soleura · Soletta · سولوتورن · 索洛图恩 · ゾロトゥルン
Basic Data
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 12' 28" N, 7° 32' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 440 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 16,777
- Pop. Density 4,565 p/km²
- Built-up 24.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
fr
Soleure
es
pt
Soleura
it
Soletta
ar
fa
سولوتورن
zh
索洛图恩
ja
ゾロトゥルン
pl
Solura
ru
uk
kk
ce
sr
bg
Золотурн
rm
Soloturn
lmo
Suleta
ko
졸로투른
he
זולותורן
sq
Solloturni
th
โซโลทูร์น
eo
Soloturno
la
Solodurum
be
Залатурн
ka
ზოლოთურნი
lt
Zoloturnas
Weather in Solothurn
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Solothurn, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 W/m2.
Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,029.2 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 | 11.2 | 0.7 | 83 | 98 | 1,029.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 60 | 54 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 329.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 1.1 | 17 | 76 | 1,027.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 218.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 0.5 | 45 | 92 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 0.4 | 80 | 97 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.5 | 69 | 53 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 356.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 1.5 | 357 | 88 | 1,026.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 195.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 0.3 | 104 | 95 | 1,026.7 | 0.29 / 0.55 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.3 | 0.4 | 134 | 97 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 38 | 53 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 387.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 1.1 | 30 | 80 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 209.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 0.8 | 60 | 95 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.7 | 0.7 | 149 | 97 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Solothurn?
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 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 Solothurn today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Solothurn?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Solothurn?
Solothurn is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Solothurn?
Population about 16,777.
What is the elevation of Solothurn?
DEM 440 m.
Where is Solothurn located?
It is at 47.20791, 7.53714 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Solothurn in?
It is in Switzerland.