Location & Surroundings
Essel is a settlement in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oer-Erkenschwick, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Berlin is about 430 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dortmund Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Essel is human settlement in Recklinghausen, Germany — DE Stadtteil von Recklinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland.
It is located in Recklinghausen, Germany.
Also known as: DE Recklinghausen-Essel
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Located in Recklinghausen
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 37' 20" N, 7° 15' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 75 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 481 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:11
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 16:52
- Day length 9 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Essel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Essel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 10.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 194 W/m2.
Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 162 | 82 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.6 | 1.1 | 140 | 84 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 1.3 | 117 | 61 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 193.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.7 | 1.1 | 76 | 78 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.8 | 0.4 | 92 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 1.5 | 91 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.8 | 2.6 | 94 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 195.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 2.1 | 97 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 100.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.6 | 2.0 | 84 | 71 | 1,006.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 2.4 | 35 | 96 | 1,003.0 | 7.09 / 7.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.6 | 2.5 | 13 | 85 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 3.61 | 99 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.1 | 1.3 | 17 | 87 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 49.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.4 | 0.3 | 330 | 91 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Essel?
Now 6.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 10.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 194 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 Essel today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 9h 15m.
What is the local time in Essel?
Local time is 10:11. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Essel?
Essel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Essel?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Essel located?
It is at 51.62217, 7.25304 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Essel in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry