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Melchnau, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Melchnau is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 1,467. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

1,467 Population 151/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Melchnau

Melchnau

Melchnau is a municipality in the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

People

Population1,467
Density151/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Population1,467
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Coordinates47.1821°, 7.8513°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.1 inches (231 cm)

About Melchnau

Melchnau is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 1,467. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Melchnau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Switzerland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates47.1821°N, 7.8513°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

851 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 66 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 143 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 134 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 114 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 74 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 86 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 99 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 138 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 123 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 120 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 131 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 69 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 100 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 143 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 85 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 66 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 65 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 51 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Melchnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Melchnau

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Altbüron
Schule Altbüron
Schule Altbüron
Primarschule Melchnau
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Radio Stations near Melchnau

57 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SRF 3 pop, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Pop aac+, pop AAC 128 kbps
Vintage Radio music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pilatus MP3
Couleur3 indie, pop AAC 96 kbps
RADIO ARGOVIA MP3
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTS La Première public radio, srg ssr MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies MP3
RADIO BERN1 MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Radio Basilisk MP3 128 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF 3 AAC 64 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Zentralschweiz local news, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Aargau Solothurn AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Radio BeO MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 AAC 48 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Radio Niesen MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drachenblut MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio Summernight MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle AAC 128 kbps
RFJ MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) OGG 2000 kbps
Radio 2Go adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Radio SRF Virus AAC 40 kbps
Radio Gloria christian, katholik MP3 96 kbps
RTS La Première AAC 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Kanal K MP3
Adonia-KidsRadio children, christian MP3 192 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Melchnau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A3669 Lobisei
Aargauer Kunsthaus
Alte Werkstätte Klötzli
Altes Schlachthaus (Luginbühl)
Bally-Schuhmuseum
Chüechlihaus
Colanis Welt
Dorf- und Glasmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum im Strohdachhaus Kölliken
Dorfmuseum Suhr
Elektra Museum Burgdorf
Emil Frey AG Classics
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
Flaschenmuseum Willisau
Forum Schlossplatz
Galerie im Park
Goldwasch-Tour&Shop inkl. Museum
Gotthelf Zentrum Emmental
Gugelmann Museum
Haus der Museen
Haus zum Schlossgarten
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Aarburg
IPFO Haus der Fotografie
Keramikmuseum Matzendorf
Kulturmühle
Kunsthaus Langenthal
Kunstmuseum Olten
Kunstverein Olten
Museum Franz Gertsch
Museum Haar und Kamm
Museum Langenthal
Museum of Kuny AG
Museum Ronmühle
Museum Schloss Burgdorf
Museum Zofingen
Museum zum Feld
Nagelschmiede
Naturama
Ortsmuseum Oftringen
Ramseier Erlebniswelt
Römischer Mosaikboden
Römischer Mosaikboden
Sammlung des historischen Materials der Schweizer Armee (HAM)
Sandstein Museum
Schweizerisches Agrarmuseum Burgrain
SiLO12 Das Industriemuseum zum Thema Stein.
Spanschachtelmuseum
Stadtmühle Willisau
Stadtmuseum Aarau
Strohdachhaus Muhen
Tanksäulenmuseum
Trotte
Walter Eglin Museum
Wiggertaler Museum
Zentrum Lina Bögli
Zithermuseum

Libraries in Melchnau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering/Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Gränichen0.0
Bibliothek Huttwil0.0
Bibliothek Langenthal0.0
Bibliothek Laupersdorf0.0
Bibliothek Oftringen0.0
Bibliothek Sumiswald0.0
Bibliothek Wasen0.0
Bildungszentrum Zofingen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Oberdorf0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Schöftland0.0
Gemeinde-Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Buchs0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Dulliken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kölliken0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Oberentfelden0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Rüegsau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Strengelbach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Suhr0.0
Hochschulbibliothek FHNW Olten0.0
Jugendbibliothek Olten0.0
Kantonsbibliothek0.0
Kirchgemeindebibliothek Schlossrued/Schmiedrued0.0
Kooperative Speicherbibliothek Schweiz0.0
Ludothek Langenthal0.0
Medienzentrum AKSA0.0
Mediothek0.0
Mediothek Roggwil0.0
Mediothek, Schweizerische Bauschule Aarau0.0
Präsenzbibliothek, Staatsarchiv des Kantons Aargau0.0
Regionalbibliothek Schüpfheim0.0
Regionalbibliothek Willisau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Altishofen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Brittnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Buttisholz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Doppelschwand0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Entlebuch0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Grosswangen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Holziken0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Menznau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Muhen0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Murgenthal0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Nebikon0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Pfaffnau0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Reiden0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Rothrist0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Schötz0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Uerkheim0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Wolhusen0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Aarau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Aarburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zofingen0.0
Volksbibliothek Safenwil0.0

Farmers Markets in Melchnau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorfplatz
Rüeblimärt
Schaustellerplatz Schachen

Hotels in Melchnau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Löwen

Restaurants in Melchnau

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Löwen
Linde
Löwen
Restaurant Linde
Restaurant Traube

Cafes in Melchnau

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Chäppeli
Kafi Liebu

Castles in Melchnau

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Grünenberg
Ruine Langenstein

Gas Stations in Melchnau

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrola Melchnau
CH #218078337
Ruedi Rüssel

Banks in Melchnau

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
Raiffeisenbank
Raiffeisenbank Luzerner Landschaft Nordwest
Raiffeisenbank Luzerner Landschaft Nordwest

Breweries in Melchnau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berth Brauerei
Biermanufaktur Bahnhof Aarau
Blackwell
Brauerei Föifliberbier
BUCHSERBIER
Burgdorfer Gasthausbrauerei AG
Degenbier
Kleinbrauerei faex
Langenthaler Bierbrauerei
Schlossbräu Rued
Siebestrussbräu
Stadtwächter

Stadiums & Teams in Melchnau

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Ski Resorts Near Melchnau

81 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bannalp 0.0 $0
Rigi-Scheidegg/Burggeist 0.0 $0
Eigenthal 0.0 $0
Schüpfheim 0.0 $0
Heiligkreuz - First 0.0 $0
Klewenalp - Stockhütte 0.0 $0
Dallenwil - Wirzweli 0.0 $0
Gitschenen – Isenthal 0.0 $0
Langis / Glaubenberg 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Brunni 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Mörlialp 0.0 $0
Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze 0.0 $0
Sörenberg 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
Röhrenmoos 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Engelberg-Titlis 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Rigi-Seebodenalp 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
Skifahren Rigi Staffel 0.0 $0
Skilift Rigi-Kaltbad Gratalp 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Melchsee-Frutt 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Meiringen-Hasliberg 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Cioss Prato 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Axalp ob Brienz 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0

Airports Near Melchnau

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Alpnach Air BaseMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Emmen Air BaseEMLMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Birrfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Blumberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlhof Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Buochs AirportBXOSmall Airport
Buttwil AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Hausen am Albis AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kägiswil AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzern-Beromünster AirfieldSmall Airport
Meiringen Air BaseSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Reiselfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmerlat AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Triengen AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Melchnau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Melchnau

Treatment Centers in Melchnau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AarReha Zofingen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melchnau

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Antonius Kapelle
Ref. Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
492 m (1,614 ft)
Area
2.8 km² (1.1 mi²)
Postal Code
4916

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melchnau

What is the population of Melchnau?

Melchnau has a population of 1,467 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melchnau?

Melchnau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches, with 91.1 inches of snow.

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