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Frutigen

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Location & Surroundings

Frutigen is a third-order administrative division in Bern, Switzerland with 6,940 inhabitants, at 918 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 45 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 41 km away.

Also known as: CH0563

Overview

Frutigen is municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Bern in der Schweiz.

It is located in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district, Switzerland.

The population is about 6,921 (2018).

It covers about 72 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 800 metre.

Also known as: Frutigen BE

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district
  • Area 72 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 33' 30" N, 7° 37' 1" E
  • Elevation DEM: 918 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,940
  • Pop. Density 72 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.7%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0563

Weather in Frutigen

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

Now 4.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 12.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.

Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 4.1 0.2 178 95 1,019.7 - / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
6h 5.2 0.8 154 88 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 71 5.6 n/a
12h 12.9 2.2 350 45 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 21 448.9 n/a
18h 6.2 1.0 64 77 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 414.7 n/a
Tomorrow 4.3 1.0 135 74 1,025.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 6.2 1.0 137 60 1,025.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 6.2 n/a
36h 15.6 2.7 348 38 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 557.0 n/a
42h 7.7 1.0 60 80 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 75 408.0 n/a
Sunday 6.1 0.9 141 75 1,026.5 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
54h 7.3 1.1 157 63 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 5.8 n/a
60h 17.0 2.6 342 38 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 40 543.5 n/a
66h 9.7 0.6 2 73 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 85 337.2 n/a
Monday 8.3 0.6 126 70 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Frutigen?
Now 4.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 12.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Frutigen today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 19:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Frutigen?
Local time is 12:20. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Frutigen?
Frutigen is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Frutigen?
Population about 6,940.
What is the elevation of Frutigen?
DEM 918 m.
Where is Frutigen located?
It is at 46.55845, 7.61682 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Frutigen in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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