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Wikon

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Location & Surroundings

Wikon is a third-order administrative division in Lucerne, Switzerland with 1,520 inhabitants, at 636 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zofingen, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 54 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 45 km away.

Also known as: CH1147

Overview

Wikon is municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Luzern, Schweiz.

It is located in Willisau Constituency, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,528 (2018).

It covers about 8.28 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 460 metre.

Also known as: Wikon LU

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Wikon COA.png

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Wikon 2013.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Willisau Constituency
  • Area 8.28 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 16' 4" N, 7° 58' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 636 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,520
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

lauc
CH1147

Weather in Wikon

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

Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.

Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,022.1 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 10.3 0.9 209 75 1,022.1 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 26.5 0.7 233 28 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 450.7 n/a
12h 17.4 1.6 165 51 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 304.4 n/a
18h 13.4 0.9 169 61 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 11.9 0.6 187 70 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 1.8 n/a
30h 25.7 2.3 56 33 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 51 435.6 n/a
36h 17.9 0.6 100 62 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 289.2 n/a
42h 14.7 0.8 203 77 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 13.4 1.0 185 77 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.5 n/a
54h 25.3 0.9 7 38 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 366.9 n/a
60h 17.9 0.9 142 62 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 252.7 n/a
66h 14.8 0.7 186 76 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 13.4 1.0 192 81 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 1.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wikon?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 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 Wikon today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Wikon?
Local time is 15:08. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Wikon?
Wikon is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Wikon?
Population about 1,520.
What is the elevation of Wikon?
DEM 636 m.
Where is Wikon located?
It is at 47.26772, 7.97902 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wikon in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7287572
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