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Alfter

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Alfter is a fourth-order administrative division in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 23,719 inhabitants, at 85 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 485 km to the east. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 18 km away.

Also known as: 05382004

Overview

Alfter is municipality in Rhein-Sieg District, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — DE Gemeinde im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Rhein-Sieg District, Germany.

The population is about 23,949 (2023).

It covers about 35 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 76 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Rhein-Sieg District
  • Area 35 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 44' 0" N, 7° 1' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 85 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 23,719
  • Pop. Density 4,741 p/km²
  • Built-up 14.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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05382004

Weather in Alfter

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

Now 9.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 11.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 105 W/m2.

Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,025.7 hPa
Clouds
15 %
Precip
0.92 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 9.1 2.1 335 84 1,025.7 - / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
6h 6.8 1.7 295 94 1,025.3 0.17 / 0.17 18 0.0 n/a
12h 7.3 1.0 311 93 1,025.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 11.5 1.7 24 68 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 105.2 n/a
Tomorrow 10.1 1.6 10 91 1,025.9 0.92 / 0.92 100 61.1 n/a
30h 10.7 1.8 117 93 1,026.5 0.20 / 1.12 100 0.0 n/a
36h 8.6 1.6 78 95 1,027.3 0.00 / 0.00 63 0.0 n/a
42h 15.9 3.0 99 51 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 13 271.6 n/a
Monday 10.9 3.6 97 75 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 45 184.3 n/a
54h 7.4 3.1 98 79 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
60h 5.7 2.4 107 82 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
66h 9.1 4.4 122 84 1,011.3 0.39 / 0.39 100 127.4 n/a
Tuesday 9.6 2.2 126 92 1,009.1 0.92 / 1.31 100 13.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alfter?
Now 9.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 11.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 105 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alfter today?
Sunrise around 07:58 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Alfter?
Local time is 02:00. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Alfter?
Alfter is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Alfter?
Population about 23,719.
What is the elevation of Alfter?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Alfter located?
It is at 50.73330, 7.01667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alfter in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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