Location & Surroundings
Steinen is a village in Schwyz, Switzerland with 3,041 inhabitants, at 477 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Schwyz, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 89 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Steinen is DE Siedlung in der Schweiz.
It is located in Steinen, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 477 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Steinen
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 2' 59" N, 8° 36' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 477 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,041
- Pop. Density 1,664 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:57
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Steinen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Steinen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 15.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 12.4 | 2.0 | 350 | 55 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 1.6 | 149 | 85 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.2 | 1.7 | 156 | 74 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.1 | 1.6 | 172 | 63 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.6 | 317 | 41 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 1.6 | 179 | 61 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 140.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 1.5 | 166 | 80 | 1,029.6 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 1.4 | 159 | 84 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.5 | 1.9 | 345 | 62 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 294.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.1 | 1.7 | 143 | 92 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 220.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.6 | 1.6 | 157 | 89 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.0 | 1.6 | 158 | 80 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.1 | 1.7 | 349 | 53 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 311.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Steinen?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 15.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 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 Steinen today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Steinen?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Steinen?
Steinen is a populated place.
How many people live in Steinen?
Population about 3,041.
What is the elevation of Steinen?
DEM 477 m.
Where is Steinen located?
It is at 47.04975, 8.61214 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Steinen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry