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Location & Surroundings

Chelin is a village in Valais, Switzerland with 413 inhabitants, at 768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Crans-Montana, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is 76 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 11 km away.

Also known as: Chéléin

Overview

Chelin is village in Valais, Switzerland — DE Dorf im Wallis, Schweiz.

It is located in Lens, Switzerland.

The population is about 435 (2023).

The elevation is around 768 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Lens
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 16' 4" N, 7° 26' 51" E
  • Elevation 768 m (DEM: 757 m)
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 413
  • Pop. Density 312 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.1%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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Chéléin

Weather in Chelin

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

Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 17.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.

Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,025.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 7.6 0.9 99 38 1,025.0 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 17.9 2.0 334 27 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 505.6 n/a
12h 8.9 1.2 52 61 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 357.4 n/a
18h 7.5 1.6 83 62 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.8 1.2 89 75 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.8 n/a
30h 17.5 2.1 281 39 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 498.8 n/a
36h 9.5 0.8 270 73 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 21 349.4 n/a
42h 6.8 0.7 135 76 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Thursday 7.1 1.0 164 62 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 2.3 n/a
54h 16.9 2.1 287 35 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 445.4 n/a
60h 9.1 0.5 236 68 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 11 303.5 n/a
66h 6.6 0.7 120 54 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 77 0.0 n/a
Friday 7.3 1.0 122 40 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 93 2.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chelin?
Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 17.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 Chelin today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chelin?
Local time is 18:37. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chelin?
Chelin is a populated place.
How many people live in Chelin?
Population about 413.
What is the elevation of Chelin?
Elevation about 768 m. DEM 757 m.
Where is Chelin located?
It is at 46.26788, 7.44743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chelin in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2023-03-30
geonames https://www.geonames.org/12237754

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