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Beckenried

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Beckenried is a third-order administrative division in Nidwalden, Switzerland with 3,697 inhabitants, at 448 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buochs, 3 km to the west. The national capital Bern is 77 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 5 km away.

Also known as: CH1501

Overview

Beckenried is municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Nidwalden in der Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland.

The population is about 3,672 (2018).

It covers about 33 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 435 metre.

Also known as: Beckenried NW

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Nidwalden
  • Area 33 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 58' 11" N, 8° 27' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 448 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,697
  • Pop. Density 1,258 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.2%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH1501

Weather in Beckenried

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

Now 19.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 W/m2.

Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 19.3 2.1 348 63 1,024.5 - / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
6h 14.7 1.2 131 81 1,024.3 0.07 / 0.07 23 249.9 n/a
12h 11.8 1.9 164 78 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 12.3 1.5 167 70 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 5.6 n/a
Tomorrow 21.9 2.0 336 47 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 515.6 n/a
30h 15.7 2.3 168 77 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 9 361.1 n/a
36h 14.4 2.6 175 68 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 14.7 2.0 172 70 1,016.1 0.01 / 0.01 64 4.8 n/a
Wednesday 16.9 2.7 336 84 1,016.6 2.19 / 2.20 89 452.0 n/a
54h 12.2 0.5 314 94 1,018.3 1.07 / 3.27 100 58.8 n/a
60h 9.9 0.4 301 95 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.63 100 0.0 n/a
66h 9.7 0.2 105 92 1,018.1 0.04 / 0.67 100 0.8 n/a
Thursday 15.4 1.4 342 61 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.01 58 300.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Beckenried?
Now 19.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 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 Beckenried today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 19:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Beckenried?
Local time is 23:30. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Beckenried?
Beckenried is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Beckenried?
Population about 3,697.
What is the elevation of Beckenried?
DEM 448 m.
Where is Beckenried located?
It is at 46.96965, 8.46574 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Beckenried in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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