Location & Surroundings
Franken is a settlement in Bavaria, Germany, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Geiselhoring, 6 km to the north. The national capital Berlin is about 425 km to the north. The nearest airport is Straubing Wallmuehle Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
48° 46' 9" N, 12° 22' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 07:02
- Sunset 19:00
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Franken
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Franken, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 21.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 W/m2.
Temperature
13.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,023.3 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 | 13.9 | 2.0 | 102 | 63 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 2.1 | 112 | 78 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 2.2 | 109 | 81 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 4.1 | 110 | 40 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 458.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 2.4 | 136 | 70 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 259.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 1.6 | 107 | 83 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 1.9 | 108 | 85 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 3.3 | 98 | 46 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 450.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.2 | 2.1 | 117 | 74 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 1.7 | 88 | 84 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.8 | 2.1 | 109 | 82 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 4.7 | 113 | 45 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 444.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.1 | 2.4 | 108 | 67 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 250.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Franken?
Now 13.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 21.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 458 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 Franken today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Franken?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Franken?
Franken is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Franken?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Franken located?
It is at 48.76907, 12.37385 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Franken in?
It is in Germany.