Zurich Weather Forecast
Zurich weather: 66°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Zurich
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
9 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 86%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Noticeable haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Zurich
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Zurich
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich?
Zurich is a city in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.3769, 8.5417. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Zurich right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with light rain. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:59 AM.
How many people live in Zurich?
Zurich has a population of approximately 440.000.
What is the nearest airport to Zurich?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 6 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 121 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 165 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Zurich?
Popular options include Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau and Swiss National Park.
What places are in Zurich?
Zurich covers 1 places in this atlas, including Zurich Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
