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 09:17
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 19:24
- Day length 12 h 4 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 11.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 20.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,024.3 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 | 11.1 | 1.2 | 121 | 72 | 1,024.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 1.5 | 150 | 73 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 2.1 | 204 | 32 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 414.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 193 | 43 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 296.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.9 | 1.8 | 168 | 52 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 1.3 | 174 | 53 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 284 | 32 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 330.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 2.5 | 47 | 45 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 2.4 | 60 | 59 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 1.5 | 124 | 56 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.5 | 212 | 33 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 375.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.6 | 80 | 49 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 249.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 1.9 | 136 | 49 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Essel?
Now 11.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 20.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 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 07:20 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Essel?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
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