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Forchheim

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Location & Surroundings

Forchheim is a fourth-order administrative division in Bavaria, Germany with 33,017 inhabitants, at 261 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 350 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport, 25 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Forchheim · 09474126

Overview

Forchheim is city in the Forchheim District, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany — DE Stadt im Landkreis Forchheim, Oberfranken, Bayern, Deutschland.

It is located in Forchheim District, Stimmkreis Forchheim, Germany.

The population is about 33,610 (2023).

It covers about 44 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 266 metre.

Also known as: Forchheim/Oberfranken

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Forchheim District
  • Area 44 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 43' 11" N, 11° 3' 29" E
  • Elevation DEM: 261 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 33,017
  • Pop. Density 2,696 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.2%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Forchheim
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09474126

Weather in Forchheim

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

Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 8.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 151 W/m2.

Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,030.1 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 7.3 2.0 25 76 1,030.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 6.4 1.8 2 88 1,029.0 0.13 / 0.13 100 0.0 n/a
12h 5.7 3.5 38 85 1,029.2 0.09 / 0.22 58 0.0 n/a
18h 8.2 3.2 77 61 1,029.9 0.00 / 0.01 100 151.3 n/a
Tomorrow 3.9 2.0 44 79 1,031.1 0.00 / 0.00 34 59.5 n/a
30h 6.3 1.8 65 60 1,030.6 0.00 / 0.00 82 0.0 n/a
36h 1.5 1.7 35 84 1,030.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 9.3 1.8 16 53 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 257.1 n/a
Monday 3.8 1.9 35 79 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 123.9 n/a
54h 1.6 1.6 51 90 1,028.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 0.5 2.0 57 93 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
66h 7.2 4.7 68 59 1,027.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 185.1 n/a
Tuesday 5.5 3.1 57 71 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 74.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forchheim?
Now 7.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 8.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 151 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 Forchheim today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 16:55 (local time). Day length about 9h 52m.
What is the local time in Forchheim?
Local time is 07:23. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Forchheim?
Forchheim is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Forchheim?
Population about 33,017.
What is the elevation of Forchheim?
DEM 261 m.
Where is Forchheim located?
It is at 49.71985, 11.05806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forchheim in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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