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Wolhusen

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Wolhusen is a village in Lucerne, Switzerland with 4,308 inhabitants, at 586 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruswil, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 49 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 26 km away.

Also known as: CH1107

Overview

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

It is located in Entlebuch Constituency, Switzerland.

The population is about 4,340 (2018).

It covers about 14 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 582 metre.

Also known as: Wolhusen LU

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Coat of arms CHE Wolhusen COA 03.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Entlebuch Constituency
  • Area 14 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 3' 35" N, 8° 4' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 586 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,308
  • Pop. Density 3,092 p/km²
  • Built-up 7.1%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

lauc
CH1107

Weather in Wolhusen

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

Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.

Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,023.5 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 8.7 0.9 131 91 1,023.5 - / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
6h 8.2 1.0 147 82 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 90 2.5 n/a
12h 20.3 1.6 19 40 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 463.8 n/a
18h 12.6 1.6 162 70 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 316.7 n/a
Tomorrow 11.2 1.7 189 64 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
30h 11.0 1.9 193 56 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 2.3 n/a
36h 23.4 1.5 342 27 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 468.0 n/a
42h 14.4 2.0 165 57 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 19 317.7 n/a
Sunday 11.9 1.8 181 60 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
54h 11.4 1.5 188 60 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.1 n/a
60h 24.5 1.2 12 30 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 459.6 n/a
66h 15.8 2.1 167 60 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 308.9 n/a
Monday 14.3 1.7 181 61 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wolhusen?
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 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 Wolhusen today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Wolhusen?
Local time is 09:58. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Wolhusen?
Wolhusen is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Wolhusen?
Population about 4,308.
What is the elevation of Wolhusen?
DEM 586 m.
Where is Wolhusen located?
It is at 47.05983, 8.07389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wolhusen in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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