Location & Surroundings
Vorderspichten is a settlement in Lucerne, Switzerland, at 435 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rotkreuz, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 78 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 7' 1" N, 8° 26' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 435 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 445 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:27
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:36
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Vorderspichten
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vorderspichten, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 17.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,019.8 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 | 12.1 | 0.7 | 162 | 83 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.1 | 1.2 | 175 | 80 | 1,020.3 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.0 | 1.1 | 171 | 86 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 313 | 47 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 467.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.0 | 0.6 | 157 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 277.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.2 | 1.4 | 179 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 1.2 | 198 | 72 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 327 | 41 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 444.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.3 | 0.3 | 188 | 77 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 308.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.3 | 1.6 | 166 | 87 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 1.2 | 169 | 80 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 335 | 45 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 452.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.9 | 1.2 | 159 | 66 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 298.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vorderspichten?
Now 12.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 17.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 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 Vorderspichten today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 19:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Vorderspichten?
Local time is 04:27. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vorderspichten?
Vorderspichten is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Vorderspichten?
DEM 435 m.
Where is Vorderspichten located?
It is at 47.11684, 8.44717 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vorderspichten in?
It is in Switzerland.