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Location & Surroundings

Essen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 593,085 inhabitants, at 83 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 455 km to the east. The nearest airport is Essen/Muelheim Airport, 8 km away.

Also known as: Эссен · إسن · ايسن · エッセン · 埃森 · إيسن

Overview

Essen is city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — DE Großstadt in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Düsseldorf Government Region, Regionalverband Ruhr, Germany.

The population is about 586,608 (2023).

It covers about 210 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 116 metre.

Also known as: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Düsseldorf Government Region
  • Area 210 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 27' 24" N, 7° 0' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 83 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 593,085
  • Pop. Density 5,678 p/km²
  • Built-up 40.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Weather in Essen

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

Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 195 W/m2.

Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 8.1 1.1 165 77 1,022.9 - / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
6h 5.8 1.3 145 82 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
12h 4.6 1.3 125 86 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 10.4 1.1 147 61 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 195.4 n/a
Tomorrow 7.3 1.3 80 75 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 112.7 n/a
30h 5.5 0.7 89 85 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 4.2 1.4 96 89 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 10.2 2.1 90 55 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 96 191.9 n/a
Tuesday 7.4 2.1 98 70 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 90.1 n/a
54h 7.3 1.8 92 75 1,006.5 0.50 / 0.50 100 0.0 n/a
60h 7.3 1.7 30 83 1,004.4 1.87 / 2.37 100 0.0 n/a
66h 9.1 2.6 33 63 1,005.9 0.00 / 0.15 99 97.7 n/a
Wednesday 6.4 1.5 35 72 1,007.3 0.00 / 0.00 95 78.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Essen?
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 10.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 195 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 Essen today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 16:53 (local time). Day length about 9h 16m.
What is the local time in Essen?
Local time is 01:50. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Essen?
Essen is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Essen?
Population about 593,085.
What is the elevation of Essen?
DEM 83 m.
Where is Essen located?
It is at 51.45657, 7.01228 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Essen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2021-07-25
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