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Location & Surroundings

Zug is a third-order administrative division in Switzerland with 30,618 inhabitants, at 611 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 85 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 22 km away.

Also known as: CH1711

Overview

Zug is capital of the canton of Zug, Switzerland — DE Schweizer Stadt und Hauptort des Kantons Zug.

It is located in Canton of Zug, Switzerland, Europe.

The population is about 31,469 (2022).

It covers about 22 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 425 metre.

Also known as: Zug, ZG

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Coat of arms CHE Zug ZG COA.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Zug
  • Area 22 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 9' 0" N, 8° 31' 24" E
  • Elevation DEM: 611 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 30,618
  • Pop. Density 2,788 p/km²
  • Built-up 15.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH1711

Weather in Zug

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

Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 8.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 233 W/m2.

Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,027.7 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 8.6 1.0 347 96 1,027.7 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 7.6 1.0 60 94 1,028.6 0.23 / 0.23 98 9.4 n/a
12h 4.2 0.8 83 95 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 18 0.0 n/a
18h 2.5 0.6 91 94 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 22 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 8.8 1.5 21 77 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 233.3 n/a
30h 5.2 0.8 76 91 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 25 119.7 n/a
36h 2.6 0.8 88 94 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
42h 2.9 0.5 89 91 1,027.1 0.00 / 0.00 73 0.0 n/a
Friday 7.8 1.3 26 72 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 56 168.0 n/a
54h 3.8 0.8 140 92 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 145.4 n/a
60h 2.1 0.6 117 94 1,027.2 0.00 / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
66h 2.6 0.6 123 92 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 66 0.0 n/a
Saturday 7.9 1.8 11 72 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 57 183.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zug?
Now 8.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 8.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 233 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 Zug today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in Zug?
Local time is 22:11. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zug?
Zug is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Zug?
Population about 30,618.
What is the elevation of Zug?
DEM 611 m.
Where is Zug located?
It is at 47.15000, 8.52323 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zug in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7287644
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