Location & Surroundings
Chappelen is a peak in Nidwalden, Switzerland, at 2,065 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerns, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 71 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buochs Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Chappelen is mountain in Switzerland — DE Berg in der Schweiz.
It is located in Canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland.
The elevation is around 2,066 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Switzerland
- Located in Canton of Nidwalden
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 47' 54" N, 8° 21' 31" E
- Elevation 2065 m (DEM: 2034 m)
- Timezone Europe/Zurich
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CHF)
- Phone Prefix +41
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:26
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 19:28
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chappelen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chappelen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 14.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,027.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 14.3 | 3.2 | 349 | 59 | 1,027.8 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 0.6 | 56 | 93 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 319.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.4 | 0.7 | 150 | 76 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.8 | 0.3 | 160 | 59 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 3.0 | 357 | 42 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 497.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 0.6 | 128 | 74 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.8 | 1.9 | 157 | 65 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.2 | 1.3 | 192 | 67 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.9 | 2.8 | 334 | 48 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 497.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 1.4 | 212 | 83 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.6 | 2.0 | 199 | 68 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 2.0 | 206 | 69 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.7 | 3.4 | 330 | 51 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 464.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chappelen?
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 14.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 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 Chappelen today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Chappelen?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chappelen?
Chappelen is a peak.
What is the elevation of Chappelen?
Elevation about 2,065 m. DEM 2,034 m.
Where is Chappelen located?
It is at 46.79826, 8.35858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chappelen in?
It is in Switzerland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry