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Blankenberg

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Location & Surroundings

Blankenberg is a settlement in Thuringia, Germany, at 493 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naila, 8 km to the south. The national capital Berlin is about 265 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hof-Plauen Airport, 16 km away.

Overview

Blankenberg is Thuringia — DE Ortsteil von Rosenthal am Rennsteig, Thüringen.

It is located in Landkreis Ziegenrück, Germany.

The population is about 902 (2017).

It covers about 3.71 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 493 metre.

Also known as: DE Rosenthal-Blankenberg

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Image Church of Blankenberg.jpg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Wappen Blankenberg (Thueringen).png

Locator map

Locator map Blankenberg in SOK.png

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Landkreis Ziegenrück
  • Area 3.71 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 24' 11" N, 11° 42' 58" E
  • Elevation DEM: 493 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,055 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.6%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

Sun & Local Time

Other seat of a fourth-order administrative divisions nearby

  • Blankenstein
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division 1.2 km W
  • Pottiga
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division 2.2 km NE
  • Issigau
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division 3.1 km S

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Weather in Blankenberg

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

Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 10.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.

Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,029.4 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 5.7 1.0 311 86 1,029.4 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 3.3 0.4 238 92 1,030.5 0.00 / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
12h 10.8 1.4 24 63 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.00 87 277.1 n/a
18h 5.2 1.4 38 91 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 8 126.5 n/a
Tomorrow 4.1 1.3 49 94 1,031.2 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
30h 5.0 1.5 44 95 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 59 0.0 n/a
36h 9.6 3.7 39 80 1,030.0 0.01 / 0.01 75 130.8 n/a
42h 5.1 1.9 48 92 1,030.7 0.00 / 0.00 59 66.8 n/a
Saturday 3.6 1.6 22 97 1,031.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
54h 4.5 2.0 28 97 1,031.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 8.9 3.3 32 69 1,030.7 0.03 / 0.03 6 149.3 n/a
66h 3.9 1.4 20 95 1,031.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 129.4 n/a
Sunday 3.0 1.1 339 96 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 16 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Blankenberg?
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 10.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 277 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 Blankenberg today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 9h 59m.
What is the local time in Blankenberg?
Local time is 08:04. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Blankenberg?
Blankenberg is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Blankenberg?
DEM 493 m.
Where is Blankenberg located?
It is at 50.40299, 11.71623 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Blankenberg in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2019-03-07
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