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Sankt Niklaus, Switzerland
Valais · Switzerland
Sankt Niklaus is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 2,352. Elevation: 3,658 ft (1,115 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,352 |
| Population Density | 68 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1772°, 7.8035° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Valais |
| Average Temperature | 30°F (-1°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.7 inches (1,084 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 179.5 inches (456 cm) |
About Sankt Niklaus
Sankt Niklaus is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 2,352. The city sits at an elevation of 3,658 feet (1,115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1772°N, 7.8035°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 87 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Sankt Niklaus has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and September the driest (2.6").
Schools in Sankt Niklaus
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primarschulhaus | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sankt Niklaus
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibration Zen Relax | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio du bord de l’eau | chillout, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Top Italia Radio (IT) | aosta, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ouistiti | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Break Radio | hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vertical Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) | news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais - 100% Français | france | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sankt Niklaus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpmuseum | ||||
| Ancienne Scierie | ||||
| Bergführermuseum | ||||
| Espace Ella Maillart | ||||
| Festung Naters | ||||
| Galerie St. Laurent | ||||
| le Musée des Patoisants | ||||
| Lorihiischi | ||||
| Lötschentaler Museum | ||||
| Maskenkeller | ||||
| Matterhorn Museum | ||||
| Mini musée de Fang | ||||
| Miniera d'oro della Guja | ||||
| Musée de la faune | ||||
| Museo Casa del Minatore | ||||
| Museo Casa Walser | ||||
| Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando | ||||
| Museum auf der Burg | ||||
| Petit Musée Lucquérand | ||||
| Prioratskirche Niedergesteln | ||||
| Saaser Museeum | ||||
| Safranmuseum | ||||
| Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong | ||||
| Wafa-Hüs | ||||
| Wine Museum | ||||
| World Nature Forum | ||||
| Zooom The Matterhorn |
Libraries in Sankt Niklaus
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Linde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Naters | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Anniviers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Institut universitaire de recherche sur l'histoire de l 'arc alpin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde Saas-Fee | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek Visp | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek Unterbäch | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sankt Niklaus
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sankt Niklaus
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sankt Niklaus
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sankt Niklaus
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sankt Niklaus
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sankt Niklaus
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sankt Niklaus
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sankt Niklaus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suonen Bräu | ||||
| Zermatt Matterhorn Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Sankt Niklaus
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sankt Niklaus
125 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champorcher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bielmonte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pila | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colle di Joux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Scopello / Alpe di Mera | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brusson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Torgnon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| La Fouly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vichères-Bavon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Saas Fee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Evolène | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malesco | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grächen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ovronnaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nax | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Mayens de Conthey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eischoll | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anzère | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glacier 3000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crans-Montana | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wilern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Château-d'Oex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Elsigen-Metsch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Realp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wiriehorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Rossberg - Oberwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Berra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habkern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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| Ottenleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Selital | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Homberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eriz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
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Airports Near Sankt Niklaus
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | AOT | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Biella-Cerrione Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Airfield ASD Verbano fly | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | — | Small Airport |
| Altiporto Chamois | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | — | Small Airport |
| Cascina Colombare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerreto Castello Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Chatelair Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col di Rhémes | — | Small Airport |
| Cossato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gattinara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Mont Gelé | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | — | Small Airport |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | — | Small Airport |
| Ivrea Montalto Dora Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kägiswil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marc Ingegno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meggiana Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nevaio del Fallére altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Rovasenda 2000 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Michele NO11 | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Volopuro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sankt Niklaus
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post |
Treatment Centers in Sankt Niklaus
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Leukerbad Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankt Niklaus
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapelle Mattsand | |
| Kapelle Schallbettu | |
| Pfarrkirche St. Niklaus |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sankt Niklaus
What is the population of Sankt Niklaus?
Sankt Niklaus has a population of 2,352 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sankt Niklaus?
Sankt Niklaus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 179.5 inches of snow.