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Lichtenfels

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Location & Surroundings

Lichtenfels is a fourth-order administrative division in Hesse, Germany with 4,051 inhabitants, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Medebach, 6 km to the west. The national capital Berlin is about 350 km to the east. The nearest airport is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, 50 km away.

Also known as: 06635016

Overview

Lichtenfels is town in Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg in Hesse, Germany — DE hessische Stadt im Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg.

It is located in Waldeck-Frankenberg, Germany.

The population is about 4,114 (2023).

It covers about 97 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 410 metre.

Also known as: DE Lichtenfels-Fürstenberg, Lichtenfels (Hessen)

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Locator map Lichtenfels in KB.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Waldeck-Frankenberg
  • Area 97 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 10' 11" N, 8° 47' 7" E
  • Elevation DEM: 447 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,051
  • Pop. Density 54 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.4%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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06635016

Weather in Lichtenfels

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

Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 10.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 176 W/m2.

Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
7.1 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
998.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 10.3 7.1 252 70 998.8 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 6.9 7.9 266 80 1,007.3 0.44 / 0.44 40 154.1 n/a
12h 5.9 5.9 253 81 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 62 0.0 n/a
18h 4.1 4.5 231 89 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 28 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 8.7 4.7 231 72 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 175.8 n/a
30h 7.6 3.8 206 79 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 90.4 n/a
36h 7.5 4.1 204 95 1,017.5 1.67 / 1.67 99 0.0 n/a
42h 5.4 2.1 182 98 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 42 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 13.5 4.4 193 78 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 24 250.5 n/a
54h 8.7 2.5 198 90 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 145.5 n/a
60h 10.6 2.9 287 84 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 6.8 2.2 301 95 1,025.0 0.58 / 0.58 30 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 11.3 2.8 318 62 1,027.7 0.00 / 0.05 5 210.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lichtenfels?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 10.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 176 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 Lichtenfels today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 10h 11m.
What is the local time in Lichtenfels?
Local time is 23:58. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lichtenfels?
Lichtenfels is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lichtenfels?
Population about 4,051.
What is the elevation of Lichtenfels?
DEM 447 m.
Where is Lichtenfels located?
It is at 51.16982, 8.78527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lichtenfels in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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