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Melchnau

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Melchnau is an information in Bern, Switzerland with 1,489 inhabitants, at 546 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Langenthal, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is 40 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 40 km away.

Also known as: CH0333

Overview

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

It is located in Administrative District Oberaargau, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,517 (2018).

It covers about 10 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 481 metre.

Also known as: Melchnau BE

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Coat of arms CHE Melchnau COA.svg

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Locator map Karte Gemeinde Melchnau 2024.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Administrative District Oberaargau
  • Area 10 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 10' 38" N, 7° 51' 22" E
  • Elevation DEM: 546 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,489
  • Pop. Density 629 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0333

Weather in Melchnau

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

Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.

Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 24.9 0.7 337 27 1,020.8 - / 0.00 35 0.0 n/a
6h 15.3 0.9 129 56 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 315.4 n/a
12h 11.4 0.9 166 67 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
18h 10.4 1.2 204 68 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 3 2.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.5 1.1 250 28 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 452.1 n/a
30h 17.1 1.3 186 54 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 305.7 n/a
36h 14.0 1.0 177 60 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 51 0.0 n/a
42h 13.4 0.7 189 63 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 1.6 n/a
Monday 25.0 2.2 50 34 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 12 420.8 n/a
54h 17.7 0.8 119 63 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 290.1 n/a
60h 13.6 1.5 210 77 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
66h 12.7 1.0 186 77 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 58 1.6 n/a
Tuesday 24.3 1.3 39 41 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 83 379.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melchnau?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 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 Melchnau today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Melchnau?
Local time is 00:19. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Melchnau?
Melchnau is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Melchnau?
Population about 1,489.
What is the elevation of Melchnau?
DEM 546 m.
Where is Melchnau located?
It is at 47.17712, 7.85616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melchnau in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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