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Basel is the regional capital of Basel-City in Switzerland, at an elevation of 260m. It has a population of 174,491. Basel uses the Europe/Zurich timezone (+02:00). Basel has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C with 805mm of annual rainfall. The warmest month averages 19.3°C and the coldest 1.4°C.
Sun & Daylight
Full daylight infoSunrise
05:34
Sunset
21:21
Day Length
15h 46m
Climate Overview
Annual Avg
10.2°C
Warmest Month
July
19.3°C
Coldest Month
January
1.4°C
Annual Rainfall
805mm
Administrative Division
- CountrySwitzerland
- RegionBasel-City
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Basel located?
Basel is located at coordinates 47.5581°N, 7.5878°E in Basel-City, Switzerland.
What timezone is Basel in?
Basel uses the Europe/Zurich timezone (+02:00).
What is the population of Basel?
Basel has a population of 174,491.
What is the elevation of Basel?
Basel sits at an elevation of 260m above sea level.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basel?
Today in Basel, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 21:21. The total day length is 15h 46m.
What is the current time in Basel?
The current local time in Basel is shown above. Basel is in the Europe/Zurich timezone (+02:00).
What is the weather like in Basel?
Basel has an average annual temperature of 10°C with 805mm of annual rainfall. The warmest month averages 25°C and the coldest -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Basel?
The best months to visit Basel are Aug, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lower rainfall.