Location & Surroundings
Falkenstein is a peak in Hesse, Germany, at 462 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niedenstein, 2 km to the southeast. The national capital Berlin is about 315 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fritzlar, 17 km away.
Overview
Falkenstein is mountain near Elmshagen in Hesse, Germany — DE Berg in der Nähe von Elmshagen in Hessen.
It is located in Germany.
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 15' 14" N, 9° 17' 44" E
- Elevation 462 m (DEM: 446 m)
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:25
- Sunrise 07:58
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 10 h 17 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Falkenstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Falkenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 10.9 C, max wind 11.6 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 54 W/m2.
Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.09 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 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 160 | 93 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 7.3 | 178 | 71 | 1,006.8 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.7 | 11.6 | 197 | 83 | 1,003.4 | 0.44 / 1.15 | 100 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 9.6 | 219 | 79 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.4 | 9.1 | 215 | 95 | 1,009.4 | 0.73 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.2 | 7.3 | 244 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 4.14 / 5.23 | 99 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.9 | 3.3 | 182 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 9.7 | 193 | 87 | 1,007.7 | 0.44 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.9 | 10.6 | 201 | 92 | 999.6 | 5.31 / 5.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 6.1 | 233 | 86 | 1,002.7 | 0.00 / 4.26 | 99 | 17.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 6.8 | 252 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 49 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.5 | 5.6 | 239 | 83 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.5 | 4.1 | 215 | 89 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Falkenstein?
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 10.9 C, max wind 11.6 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 54 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Falkenstein today?
Sunrise around 07:58 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 17m.
What is the local time in Falkenstein?
Local time is 14:25. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Falkenstein?
Falkenstein is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Falkenstein?
Elevation about 462 m. DEM 446 m.
Where is Falkenstein located?
It is at 51.25386, 9.29555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Falkenstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry