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Lenk

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Lenk is a third-order administrative division in Bern, Switzerland with 2,324 inhabitants, at 1,545 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Crans-Montana, 13 km to the south. The national capital Bern is 58 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sion Airport, 25 km away.

Also known as: CH0792

Overview

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

It is located in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district, Switzerland.

The population is about 2,344 (2018).

It covers about 123 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,068 metre.

Also known as: Lenk im Simmental BE, Lenk im Simmental, Lenk BE

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Image Picswiss BE-96-05 Kronenplatz in Lenk.jpg

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Coat of arms CHE Lenk COA.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Lenk 2010.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district
  • Area 123 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 25' 30" N, 7° 27' 23" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1545 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,324
  • Pop. Density 3 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0792

Weather in Lenk

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

Now 5.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 13.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.

Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,022.2 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 5.1 2.5 139 93 1,022.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 13.8 1.4 111 53 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 97 344.5 n/a
12h 6.8 3.1 145 83 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 8 203.0 n/a
18h 5.4 3.2 151 86 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 4.9 3.3 144 89 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
30h 11.4 2.8 142 65 1,009.7 0.02 / 0.02 55 278.8 n/a
36h 5.6 2.2 145 91 1,010.0 1.40 / 1.42 100 128.7 n/a
42h 5.8 0.5 159 94 1,009.6 0.10 / 1.52 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 4.4 1.7 341 99 1,010.5 2.04 / 3.57 100 0.0 n/a
54h 2.6 1.7 304 99 1,014.4 4.43 / 8.00 100 12.1 n/a
60h 0.9 1.7 293 99 1,020.9 0.00 / 4.48 100 16.5 n/a
66h -0.3 1.4 268 95 1,024.2 0.00 / 1.64 89 0.0 n/a
Thursday -3.4 2.2 189 93 1,027.7 0.00 / 0.23 10 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lenk?
Now 5.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 13.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 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 Lenk today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 47m.
What is the local time in Lenk?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lenk?
Lenk is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lenk?
Population about 2,324.
What is the elevation of Lenk?
DEM 1,545 m.
Where is Lenk located?
It is at 46.42504, 7.45646 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lenk in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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