Location & Surroundings
Birgelen is a settlement in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wassenberg, less than 2 km away. The national capital Berlin is about 525 km to the east. The nearest airport is NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 6' 54" N, 6° 8' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,051 p/km²
- Built-up 23.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:26
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 19:15
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Birgelen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birgelen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 18.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 104 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 18.1 | 2.6 | 219 | 92 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 3.3 | 267 | 88 | 1,023.0 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.2 | 3.1 | 325 | 78 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 104.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 1.8 | 257 | 88 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 1.9 | 227 | 91 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 179 | 51 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 331.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 2.2 | 88 | 64 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 218.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 1.9 | 126 | 70 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.5 | 1.1 | 154 | 77 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 318 | 52 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 305.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 2.4 | 355 | 64 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 195.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 1.7 | 353 | 66 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.5 | 1.2 | 36 | 77 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birgelen?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 18.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 104 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Birgelen today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Birgelen?
Local time is 14:26. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Birgelen?
Birgelen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Birgelen?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Birgelen located?
It is at 51.11505, 6.14985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birgelen in?
It is in Germany.