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Idar-Oberstein

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Location & Surroundings

Idar-Oberstein is a fourth-order administrative division in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with 30,170 inhabitants, at 296 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 530 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, 28 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Idar-Oberstein · 07134045

Overview

Idar-Oberstein is town in the Birkenfeld district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — DE Stadt in Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland.

It is located in Birkenfeld, Germany.

The population is about 29,158 (2023).

It covers about 92 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 272 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Birkenfeld
  • Area 92 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 42' 0" N, 7° 18' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 296 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 30,170
  • Pop. Density 61 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Idar-Oberstein
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07134045

Weather in Idar-Oberstein

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

Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 348 W/m2.

Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,020.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 9.9 2.1 233 78 1,020.4 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 10.7 2.3 220 77 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 63 2.2 n/a
12h 20.3 5.0 239 41 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 348.1 n/a
18h 16.0 2.6 250 56 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 235.4 n/a
Tomorrow 13.3 2.3 237 62 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 13.7 3.0 245 70 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.2 n/a
36h 19.2 5.6 265 67 1,024.4 0.04 / 0.04 100 203.9 n/a
42h 13.0 3.0 315 90 1,027.6 0.33 / 0.37 100 43.3 n/a
Monday 7.8 1.6 309 89 1,031.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 7.2 0.8 302 89 1,032.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.7 n/a
60h 17.4 2.3 329 45 1,030.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 408.6 n/a
66h 11.8 1.8 12 63 1,029.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 290.1 n/a
Tuesday 11.9 1.0 326 67 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Idar-Oberstein?
Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 20.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 348 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 Idar-Oberstein today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 19:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Idar-Oberstein?
Local time is 11:27. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Idar-Oberstein?
Population about 30,170.
What is the elevation of Idar-Oberstein?
DEM 296 m.
Where is Idar-Oberstein located?
It is at 49.70000, 7.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idar-Oberstein in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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