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Stein (AR)

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Location & Surroundings

Stein (AR) is a third-order administrative division in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland with 1,387 inhabitants, at 800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Teufen, 4 km to the east. The national capital Bern is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, 20 km away.

Also known as: CH3005

Overview

Stein is municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden in der Schweiz.

It is located in Hinterland District, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,429 (2018).

It covers about 9.37 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 816 metre.

Also known as: Stein AR, Stein, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Hinterland District
  • Area 9.37 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 22' 36" N, 9° 20' 30" E
  • Elevation DEM: 800 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,387
  • Pop. Density 135 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH3005

Weather in Stein (AR)

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

Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 9.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 74 W/m2.

Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 7.7 2.1 36 97 1,020.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 7.5 1.9 48 98 1,020.0 0.30 / 0.30 100 0.0 n/a
12h 9.5 1.9 25 92 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.09 99 74.4 n/a
18h 8.5 1.1 298 96 1,023.1 0.15 / 0.24 100 40.3 n/a
Tomorrow 8.4 0.4 41 96 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.02 97 0.0 n/a
30h 7.9 0.4 52 95 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.1 n/a
36h 13.4 1.9 31 74 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 53 209.4 n/a
42h 10.0 0.5 70 89 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 62 131.4 n/a
Tuesday 7.2 1.3 166 92 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
54h 6.8 1.3 144 94 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 85 0.1 n/a
60h 15.8 1.4 118 64 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 82 308.5 n/a
66h 11.9 2.5 196 78 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 156.3 n/a
Wednesday 9.5 2.2 257 93 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Stein (AR)?
Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 9.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 74 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 Stein (AR) today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 48m.
What is the local time in Stein (AR)?
Local time is 08:54. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Stein (AR)?
Stein (AR) is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Stein (AR)?
Population about 1,387.
What is the elevation of Stein (AR)?
DEM 800 m.
Where is Stein (AR) located?
It is at 47.37663, 9.34157 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Stein (AR) in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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