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Drochtersen

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Drochtersen is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany with 11,313 inhabitants, at 2 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 300 km to the east. The nearest airport is Itzehoe-Hungriger Wolf, 34 km away.

Also known as: 03359013

Overview

Drochtersen is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde im Landkreis Stade in Niedersachsen.

It is located in Stade District, Germany.

The population is about 11,284 (2023).

It covers about 127 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2 metre.

Also known as: SR Drochtersen

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Stade District
  • Area 127 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    53° 42' 37" N, 9° 23' 5" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,313
  • Pop. Density 2,289 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.4%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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03359013

Weather in Drochtersen

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

Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 19.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 W/m2.

Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 16.0 0.6 337 89 1,017.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 15.1 1.6 140 90 1,016.4 0.17 / 0.17 100 0.0 n/a
12h 14.3 2.4 133 89 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.1 n/a
18h 19.8 4.3 142 61 1,011.0 0.08 / 0.08 100 155.7 n/a
Tomorrow 14.5 2.7 144 78 1,007.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 169.3 n/a
30h 13.9 1.4 215 80 1,003.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 12.9 5.8 331 95 1,002.1 9.06 / 9.06 100 0.0 n/a
42h 13.7 7.7 320 67 1,008.0 0.00 / 0.99 48 180.5 n/a
Thursday 10.5 5.7 296 73 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.84 28 176.3 n/a
54h 8.7 4.4 264 83 1,013.7 0.13 / 0.97 97 0.0 n/a
60h 8.8 6.0 235 87 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.49 100 0.2 n/a
66h 8.0 8.4 195 93 1,007.7 1.50 / 1.99 100 43.0 n/a
Friday 12.5 7.2 224 98 1,004.0 0.00 / 1.92 100 8.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Drochtersen?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 19.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 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 Drochtersen today?
Sunrise around 07:33 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Drochtersen?
Local time is 02:26. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Drochtersen?
Drochtersen is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Drochtersen?
Population about 11,313.
What is the elevation of Drochtersen?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Drochtersen located?
It is at 53.71015, 9.38463 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Drochtersen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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