Location & Surroundings
Avenches is a village in Vaud, Switzerland with 2,758 inhabitants, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Murten/Morat, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 32 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Аванш · 阿旺什 · اوانش · Aventicum · Αβάνς
Overview
Avenches is a human settlement.
It is located in Switzerland.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 52' 48" N, 7° 2' 27" E
- Elevation 480 m (DEM: 478 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,758
- Pop. Density 1,818 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:05
- Sunrise 07:56
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 10 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
uk
Аванш
zh
阿旺什
fa
اوانش
la
Aventicum
el
Αβάνς
Weather in Avenches
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Avenches, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 11.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 10.3 | 5.8 | 239 | 80 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 6.0 | 234 | 89 | 1,018.5 | 2.58 / 2.58 | 100 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 2.6 | 211 | 90 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 2.2 | 196 | 92 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 4.7 | 229 | 50 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 324.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 1.3 | 185 | 75 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 202.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 1.6 | 181 | 71 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.1 | 2.3 | 205 | 68 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.2 | 8.2 | 214 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 3.75 / 3.75 | 99 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 8.0 | 231 | 83 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 59 | 125.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.3 | 7.0 | 242 | 87 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.0 | 4.6 | 244 | 92 | 1,023.9 | 3.63 / 4.23 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.2 | 5.0 | 232 | 63 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 55 | 257.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Avenches?
Now 10.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 11.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 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 Avenches today?
Sunrise around 07:56 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Avenches?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Avenches?
Avenches is a populated place.
How many people live in Avenches?
Population about 2,758.
What is the elevation of Avenches?
Elevation about 480 m. DEM 478 m.
Where is Avenches located?
It is at 46.88004, 7.04071 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Avenches in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry