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Dorsten

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Dorsten is a fourth-order administrative division in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 75,277 inhabitants, at 33 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 450 km to the east. The nearest airport is Essen/Muelheim Airport, 31 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Dorsten · 05562012

Overview

Dorsten is town in Recklinghausen District, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — DE Stadt im Kreis Recklinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Recklinghausen, Germany.

The population is about 76,842 (2023).

It covers about 171 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 31 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Recklinghausen
  • Area 171 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 40' 52" N, 6° 57' 47" E
  • Elevation DEM: 33 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 75,277
  • Pop. Density 1,216 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Dorsten
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05562012

Weather in Dorsten

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

Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 16.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 W/m2.

Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 15.0 2.4 205 51 1,020.7 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 11.3 2.0 127 70 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 214.3 n/a
12h 11.6 3.0 163 73 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 11.9 4.1 167 82 1,019.8 1.22 / 1.22 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 16.0 5.1 207 67 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 97 74.5 n/a
30h 16.5 4.6 232 92 1,020.9 0.62 / 0.62 91 74.7 n/a
36h 12.5 2.7 256 95 1,025.0 0.24 / 0.86 81 0.0 n/a
42h 9.8 1.9 260 95 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 16.2 2.7 260 61 1,029.5 0.00 / 0.00 57 278.1 n/a
54h 12.5 1.4 161 75 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 25 188.9 n/a
60h 10.9 2.3 188 84 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 10.0 2.5 188 84 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 82 0.0 n/a
Thursday 18.3 3.6 210 49 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 64 278.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dorsten?
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 16.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 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 Dorsten today?
Sunrise around 07:49 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Dorsten?
Local time is 22:13. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dorsten?
Dorsten is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dorsten?
Population about 75,277.
What is the elevation of Dorsten?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Dorsten located?
It is at 51.68124, 6.96300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dorsten in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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