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Lorch

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Lorch is a point in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with 10,806 inhabitants, at 289 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 490 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport, 38 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Lorch · 08136042

Overview

Lorch is municipality in Ostalbkreis, Germany — DE Stadt im Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg.

It is located in Ostalbkreis, Germany.

The population is about 11,032 (2023).

It covers about 34 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 288 metre.

Also known as: Lorch/Württemberg

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Coat of arms DEU Lorch COA.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Ostalbkreis
  • Area 34 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    48° 47' 52" N, 9° 41' 35" E
  • Elevation DEM: 289 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,806
  • Pop. Density 1,546 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.0%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Lorch
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08136042

Weather in Lorch

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

Now 5.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.4 to 5.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 222 W/m2.

Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
4.1 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
998.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 5.7 4.1 4 90 998.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 3.1 3.3 343 88 1,003.2 0.25 / 0.25 100 0.0 n/a
12h 0.4 1.4 251 96 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
18h 5.9 2.9 298 67 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 8 221.7 n/a
Tomorrow 1.4 0.6 231 84 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 111.1 n/a
30h 0.3 0.8 145 87 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
36h -0.1 1.4 108 87 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 6.7 3.6 122 56 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 221.7 n/a
Saturday 0.7 2.4 120 83 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 112.7 n/a
54h 0.1 2.0 140 81 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
60h 3.0 2.2 149 73 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 10.6 2.4 184 68 1,012.5 0.09 / 0.09 79 72.5 n/a
Sunday 5.4 2.7 155 76 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 67.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lorch?
Now 5.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.4 to 5.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 222 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 Lorch today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 16:45 (local time). Day length about 9h 20m.
What is the local time in Lorch?
Local time is 02:23. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lorch?
Lorch is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lorch?
Population about 10,806.
What is the elevation of Lorch?
DEM 289 m.
Where is Lorch located?
It is at 48.79769, 9.69298 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lorch in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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