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Kesten

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kesten is a fourth-order administrative division in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with 332 inhabitants, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wittlich, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Berlin is about 535 km to the east. The nearest airport is Spangdahlem Air Base, 20 km away.

Also known as: 07231066

Overview

Kesten is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde in Deutschland.

It is located in Bernkastel-Wittlich, Germany.

The population is about 330 (2023).

It covers about 3.80 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 114 metre.

Also known as: Kesten, Bernkastel-Kues

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Bernkastel-Wittlich
  • Area 3.80 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 54' 0" N, 6° 57' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 248 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 332
  • Pop. Density 4 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

Sun & Local Time

Places in Kesten

  • Kesten
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division Pop: 343

Alternate Names

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07231066

Weather in Kesten

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

Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 19.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 379 W/m2.

Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
4.8 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 19.8 4.8 288 41 1,016.2 - / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
6h 15.0 2.9 308 62 1,017.2 0.03 / 0.03 74 128.4 n/a
12h 10.3 1.2 230 83 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
18h 9.5 1.8 219 84 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.0 n/a
Tomorrow 19.1 5.7 239 42 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 84 379.4 n/a
30h 15.0 2.9 254 53 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 295.8 n/a
36h 13.9 3.1 239 68 1,013.5 0.03 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
42h 10.4 2.1 236 94 1,015.6 0.09 / 0.12 78 2.6 n/a
Friday 18.5 4.2 256 39 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.05 4 410.8 n/a
54h 13.1 2.1 238 60 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 58 327.2 n/a
60h 9.7 1.8 210 73 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
66h 13.2 3.3 228 55 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.0 n/a
Saturday 21.3 4.7 245 41 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 255.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kesten?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 19.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 379 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 Kesten today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 19:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Kesten?
Local time is 20:11. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kesten?
Kesten is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kesten?
Population about 332.
What is the elevation of Kesten?
DEM 248 m.
Where is Kesten located?
It is at 49.90000, 6.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kesten in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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