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Krettnich

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Location & Surroundings

Krettnich is a settlement in Saarland, Germany, at 305 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wadern, 4 km to the west. The national capital Berlin is about 560 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Saarbruecken Airport, 37 km away.

Overview

Krettnich is Wadern, Saarland — DE Ortsteil der Stadt Wadern im Saarland.

It is located in Wadern, Germany.

The population is about 519 (2021).

It covers about 5.59 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 316 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Wadern
  • Area 5.59 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 31' 30" N, 6° 56' 37" E
  • Elevation DEM: 305 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 96 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Weather in Krettnich

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

Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 26.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.

Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 26.2 2.9 223 45 1,017.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 20.7 0.9 112 61 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 33 300.7 n/a
12h 16.9 1.5 313 77 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 14.0 1.8 272 96 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 79 3.1 n/a
Tomorrow 21.0 4.6 288 40 1,015.9 0.01 / 0.01 96 380.7 n/a
30h 15.7 3.2 316 59 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 94 338.0 n/a
36h 10.3 1.1 347 81 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 9.5 1.2 200 85 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.3 n/a
Thursday 18.3 4.7 246 45 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 360.7 n/a
54h 12.6 1.7 267 65 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 169.4 n/a
60h 10.4 1.4 210 68 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 11.6 1.4 237 72 1,016.1 0.06 / 0.06 98 0.4 n/a
Friday 19.5 4.3 251 43 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 17 395.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Krettnich?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 26.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 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 Krettnich today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 19:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Krettnich?
Local time is 20:20. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Krettnich?
Krettnich is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Krettnich?
DEM 305 m.
Where is Krettnich located?
It is at 49.52496, 6.94364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Krettnich in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2018-12-04
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2884313