Location & Surroundings
Bächlen is a settlement in Bern, Switzerland, at 898 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Frutigen, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Bern is 35 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 38' 40" N, 7° 34' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 898 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:51
- Sunrise 07:54
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 10 h 40 min
Nearby
Weather in Bachlen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bachlen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.0 to 6.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.
Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 290 | 96 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.2 | 1.4 | 250 | 96 | 1,018.6 | 5.15 / 5.15 | 93 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.3 | 0.5 | 209 | 96 | 1,024.3 | 1.40 / 6.55 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.0 | 2.0 | 175 | 93 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.5 | 1.1 | 277 | 62 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 347.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 2.6 | 159 | 82 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 214.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.1 | 3.0 | 167 | 71 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.6 | 3.4 | 165 | 78 | 1,017.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.0 | 2.4 | 196 | 93 | 1,018.9 | 3.94 / 3.97 | 100 | 135.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.3 | 2.8 | 222 | 95 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 85 | 122.9 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.4 | 2.6 | 201 | 95 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.1 | 1.9 | 292 | 99 | 1,023.2 | 5.68 / 6.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.6 | 1.9 | 267 | 75 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 3.04 | 51 | 251.4 | 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 Bachlen?
Now 5.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.0 to 6.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 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 Bachlen today?
Sunrise around 07:54 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Bachlen?
Local time is 21:51. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bachlen?
Bachlen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bachlen?
DEM 898 m.
Where is Bachlen located?
It is at 46.64455, 7.57651 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bachlen in?
It is in Switzerland.