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Nods, Switzerland

Bern · Switzerland

Nods is a small town in Bern, Switzerland with a population of 684. Elevation: 2,992 ft (912 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

684 Population 195/sq mi density
2,992 ft Elevation 912 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Nods

Nods

Diesse is a former municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.

People

Population684
Density195/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,992 ft (912 m)
Population684
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation2,992 ft (912 m)
Coordinates47.1149°, 7.0801°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceBern
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)

About Nods

Nods is a small town in Switzerland (Bern) with a population of 684. The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet (912 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Nods experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,992 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Switzerland avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,992 ft (912 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates47.1149°N, 7.0801°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

816 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 142 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 30 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 135 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 128 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 40 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 78 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 149 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 64 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 133 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 140 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 99 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 127 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 51 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 95 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 49 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 74 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 130 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 8 113 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 80 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in

Nods has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Nods

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole de Nods
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Radio Stations near Nods

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Jazz jazz, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic German classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Jazz | Radio Swiss jazz, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern MP3 128 kbps
Pop | Radio Swiss mp3, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 Goldies MP3
RADIO BERN1 MP3
Radio Suisse Classique classical, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tell folklore, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Radio 32 local news, news MP3
Energy Basel (NRJ) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Classic | Radio Swiss classical, mp3 MP3 128 kbps
Neo1 local news, pop MP3 192 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Bear Metal Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic French classical, french AAC 48 kbps
Energy Bern (NRJ) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bern RaBe (HD Stream) MP3 320 kbps
GRRIF blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RaBe Radio Bern Switzerland multikulti MP3 192 kbps
Canal3 deutsch local news, news AAC 192 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
RADIO VINTAGE MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio Fribourg local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Swiss Classic Italian classical, italian AAC 96 kbps
Electrons Libres MP3 192 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) OGG 2000 kbps
Arc Musique classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk News news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Svizzera Classica classical AAC 88 kbps
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres MP3 128 kbps
RJB MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bern mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bollwerk MP3 320 kbps
Anntenne Jesus Live christian MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG

Museums in Nods

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Bienne et son histoire / Atelier Bieler Geschichte
Bauernmuseum Althuus
Centre Albert Anker
Centre Müller
Centre Nature Les Cerlatez
Chez Camille Bloch
Cité du Temps / Planet Swatch
Galeries de l'histoire
Haus Schwab
Hôtel de Ville
Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel
Kultur Mühle Lyss
Laténium
Maison de la Tête de Moine
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de Morat
Musée de Saint-Imier
Musée du Ski
Musée du tram
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée militaire
Musée Observatoire de Neuchâtel
Musée Roger Monney
Musée Romain
Musée Romain de Vallon
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Museum Sein und Schein
NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne
Pasquart Kunsthaus
Pfahlbaumuseum
Pfahlbaumuseum
Photoforum
Planet Omega Museum
Rebbaumuseum Hof
Schlossmuseum Nidau

Libraries in Nods

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Library0.0
Bibliomonde0.0
Bibliothek - Gemeinde Mühleberg0.0
Bibliothek AHB, Fachbereich Holz0.0
Bibliothek Ins0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres"0.0
Bibliothèque "Le cheval savant"0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Saint-Aubin0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Soleil0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Courtelary0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque d'Avenches0.0
Bibliothèque de l'institut d'ethnologie et musée d'ethnographie0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des Sciences0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté des sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole de Gestion ARC0.0
Bibliothèque de langue française de Nidau0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Vully "Le Palet Roulant"0.0
Bibliothèque de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale La Passade0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle LibriMondo0.0
Bibliothèque jeunesse de Peseux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Cortébert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reconvilier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale et scolaire de Cormoret0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Vully-les-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire des Deux Thielles0.0
Bibliothèque publique et universitaire de Neuchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de La Neuveville0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Tavannes0.0
Bibliothèque Rémy Goumaz0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Péry0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Pestalozzi0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Nidau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wileroltigen0.0
la petite bpu0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque du CIP0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Sportmediathek Magglingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Bibliothèque de la Ville Biel/Bienne0.0
Stadtbibliothek Murten0.0
Stedtlibibliothek Erlach0.0

Farmers Markets in Nods

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Neuchâtel
Marché hebdomadaire Madretsch / Wochenmarkt Madretsch
Place du Bourg - Burgplatz

Hotels in Nods

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Chasseral

Restaurants in Nods

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Métairie du Milieu de Bienne

Gas Stations in Nods

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MERILLAT Garage Reparex

Breweries in Nods

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badhaus Bräu
Beer station
Brasserie BLZ-Company
Brasserie de La Meute
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
Brasserie la Marmotte
dear.beer
Fleur de Lyss
Lago Lodge
Locras Bräu
Mon œil bräu
Rieder Bier GmbH
Seeland Bräu
Viellevillebier

Stadiums & Teams in Nods

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Ski Resorts Near Nods

79 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Linden 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nods

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Thun AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nods

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dorea
Rehabil
Rehaklinik Tschugg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
838 m (2,749 ft)
Area
9.4 km² (3.6 mi²)
Postal Code
2517

🇨🇭 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 Nods

What is the population of Nods?

Nods has a population of 684 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nods?

Nods has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

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