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Solothurn

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Solothurn is a third-order administrative division in Switzerland with 16,933 inhabitants, at 432 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 30 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 33 km away.

Also known as: Soleure · Soletta · CH2601 · Soloturn

Overview

Solothurn is city in Switzerland, capital of its canton — DE Schweizer Stadt, Hauptort des Kantons Solothurn.

It is located in Solothurn District, Switzerland, Europe.

Established in 1218-01-01.

The population is about 16,777 (2018).

It covers about 6.28 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 435 metre.

Also known as: Soleure, Solothurn SO

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Coat of arms Coat of arms of Solothurn.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Solothurn District
  • Area 6.28 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 12' 30" N, 7° 31' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 432 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,933
  • Pop. Density 5,017 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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Soleure
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Soletta
lauc
CH2601
rm
Soloturn

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 (84 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 84 98 1,029.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 21.4 1.1 61 54 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 329.6 n/a
12h 15.1 1.1 16 76 1,027.5 0.04 / 0.04 100 218.3 n/a
18h 11.9 0.5 44 91 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 39 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 70 53 1,025.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 356.7 n/a
36h 13.9 1.5 357 88 1,026.7 0.26 / 0.26 100 195.6 n/a
42h 13.1 0.3 107 95 1,026.7 0.30 / 0.56 87 0.0 n/a
Monday 11.3 0.5 135 97 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.6 n/a
54h 21.7 1.0 38 53 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 387.2 n/a
60h 14.7 1.1 29 80 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 81 208.9 n/a
66h 11.3 0.8 59 95 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 9.7 0.7 150 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 16:55. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Solothurn?
Solothurn is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Solothurn?
Population about 16,933.
What is the elevation of Solothurn?
DEM 432 m.
Where is Solothurn located?
It is at 47.20838, 7.53009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Solothurn in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7287186

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