Location & Surroundings
Gießen is an atm in Hesse, Germany, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Giessen, less than 2 km away. The national capital Berlin is about 395 km to the east. The nearest airport is Frankfurt Airport, 60 km away.
Also known as: 8000124
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 34' 45" N, 8° 39' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 166 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,262 p/km²
- Built-up 24.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:18
- Sunrise 07:49
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Other railroad stations nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
uicn
8000124
Weather in Giessen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giessen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 11.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 108 W/m2.
Temperature
11.3 C
Wind
4.1 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 11.3 | 4.1 | 341 | 84 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 5.3 | 4 | 68 | 1,022.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 93 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 2.6 | 329 | 84 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 13 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.1 | 1.5 | 324 | 93 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.8 | 1.6 | 345 | 88 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 3.5 | 39 | 80 | 1,025.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 129.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.6 | 3.8 | 51 | 89 | 1,026.3 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 100 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 3.5 | 57 | 86 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.1 | 2.7 | 18 | 91 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 4.5 | 62 | 59 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 300.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.6 | 3.6 | 62 | 78 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.6 | 2.5 | 36 | 86 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.8 | 2.1 | 29 | 93 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giessen?
Now 11.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 11.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 108 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 Giessen today?
Sunrise around 07:49 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Giessen?
Local time is 15:18. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giessen?
Giessen is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Giessen?
DEM 166 m.
Where is Giessen located?
It is at 50.57906, 8.66146 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giessen in?
It is in Germany.