Location & Surroundings
Brand is a residential in Nidwalden, Switzerland, at 483 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Stans, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 72 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Brandboden
Basic Data
- Type field(s) (FLD)
- an open as opposed to wooded area
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 56' 2" N, 8° 23' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 483 m
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 435 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 19:22
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other field(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Brand
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Brand, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 17.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 447 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,023.5 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 | 17.0 | 2.1 | 317 | 51 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.7 | 0.6 | 165 | 78 | 1,024.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 1.4 | 165 | 82 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 1.1 | 176 | 65 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 2.0 | 344 | 44 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 446.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.8 | 1.7 | 175 | 74 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 318.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.4 | 1.8 | 185 | 59 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.9 | 183 | 52 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.4 | 1.8 | 351 | 34 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 472.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.7 | 2.1 | 168 | 61 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 310.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 2.3 | 172 | 59 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 2.0 | 172 | 59 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 1.8 | 349 | 34 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 468.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brand?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 17.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 447 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 Brand today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Brand?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Brand?
Brand is a field(s).
What is the elevation of Brand?
DEM 483 m.
Where is Brand located?
It is at 46.93391, 8.39028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brand in?
It is in Switzerland.