Location & Surroundings
Dorsten is an information in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at 35 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 450 km to the east. The nearest airport is Essen/Muelheim Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 8006709
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 39' 30" N, 6° 58' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,823 p/km²
- Built-up 22.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:49
- Sunrise 08:05
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
uicn
8006709
Weather in Dorsten
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dorsten, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 13.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 189 W/m2.
Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.49 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 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 133 | 85 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 4.3 | 182 | 89 | 1,007.4 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 3.5 | 191 | 91 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 5.2 | 192 | 60 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 188.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.0 | 6.1 | 220 | 76 | 1,008.6 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 100 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 6.9 | 217 | 71 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 6.1 | 205 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 7.0 | 223 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 1.77 / 1.80 | 100 | 34.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.4 | 3.7 | 206 | 93 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 32 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 3.7 | 162 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 6.7 | 152 | 87 | 1,007.6 | 2.14 / 2.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.0 | 8.9 | 176 | 65 | 1,001.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 115.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.6 | 13.4 | 198 | 79 | 997.4 | 0.70 / 0.90 | 100 | 16.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dorsten?
Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 13.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 189 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dorsten today?
Sunrise around 08:05 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 10h 23m.
What is the local time in Dorsten?
Local time is 05:49. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dorsten?
Dorsten is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Dorsten?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Dorsten located?
It is at 51.65827, 6.97050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dorsten in?
It is in Germany.