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Laer

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Location & Surroundings

Laer is a fourth-order administrative division in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 6,993 inhabitants, at 71 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 415 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rheine-Bentlage Air Base, 25 km away.

Also known as: 05566036

Overview

Laer is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde im Kreis Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Steinfurt, Germany.

The population is about 6,930 (2023).

It covers about 35 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 77 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Steinfurt
  • Area 35 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    52° 4' 0" N, 7° 21' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 71 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,993
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

lauc
05566036

Weather in Laer

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

Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 14.0 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 208 W/m2.

Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.12 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 8.1 6.2 109 66 1,010.2 - / 0.00 82 0.0 n/a
6h 9.1 3.9 164 92 1,007.4 1.50 / 1.50 100 0.0 n/a
12h 10.0 3.9 192 91 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.01 98 0.0 n/a
18h 14.0 6.2 193 61 1,006.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 207.8 n/a
Tomorrow 11.0 7.2 206 79 1,008.0 0.12 / 0.12 100 75.5 n/a
30h 8.3 8.7 220 72 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.04 5 0.0 n/a
36h 7.5 7.8 209 80 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 68 0.0 n/a
42h 10.4 8.6 222 82 1,011.2 0.66 / 0.66 97 30.4 n/a
Thursday 8.7 4.6 211 94 1,014.0 0.16 / 0.83 0 62.4 n/a
54h 7.8 3.5 168 96 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.14 100 0.0 n/a
60h 10.3 7.0 165 90 1,008.3 1.90 / 2.04 100 0.0 n/a
66h 13.3 10.2 171 64 1,002.2 0.00 / 1.17 100 104.1 n/a
Friday 9.7 15.3 190 79 996.2 0.00 / 0.89 100 17.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laer?
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 14.0 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 208 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Laer today?
Sunrise around 08:04 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Laer?
Local time is 02:33. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Laer?
Laer is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Laer?
Population about 6,993.
What is the elevation of Laer?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Laer located?
It is at 52.06670, 7.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laer in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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