Location & Surroundings
Blankenstein is a castle in Hesse, Germany, at 332 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gladenbach, less than 2 km away. The national capital Berlin is about 385 km to the east. The nearest airport is Frankfurt Airport, 81 km away.
Overview
Blankenstein is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Germany.
The elevation is around 332 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Type castle (CSTL)
- a large fortified building or set of buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 46' 18" N, 8° 34' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 332 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 849 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:40
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Blankenstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Blankenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 13.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 210 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,004.1 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 | 13.3 | 3.4 | 323 | 95 | 1,004.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 4.9 | 328 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 5.03 / 5.03 | 33 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.6 | 3.2 | 294 | 78 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 2.3 | 250 | 86 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.0 | 2.3 | 216 | 89 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.3 | 6.8 | 216 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 5.4 | 225 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 5.4 | 222 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 0.89 / 0.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.2 | 2.5 | 257 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.76 / 1.71 | 59 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 6.0 | 262 | 53 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 54 | 348.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 4.0 | 260 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 9 | 179.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.7 | 4.5 | 244 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 0.13 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.3 | 3.7 | 247 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 71 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Blankenstein?
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 13.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 210 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 Blankenstein today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Blankenstein?
Local time is 13:40. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Blankenstein?
Blankenstein is a castle.
What is the elevation of Blankenstein?
DEM 332 m.
Where is Blankenstein located?
It is at 50.77165, 8.56901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Blankenstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry