Location & Surroundings
Markstein is a survey point in Saxony, Germany, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gohlis, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Berlin is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Leipzig-Halle Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Markstein is hill in Germany — DE Hügel in Sachsen.
It is located in Saxony, Germany.
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Located in Saxony
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 25' 5" N, 12° 24' 25" E
- Elevation 140 m (DEM: 136 m)
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:13
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Weather in Markstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Markstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 16.4 | 4.3 | 128 | 52 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 3.2 | 146 | 63 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 3.3 | 166 | 60 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 183 | 35 | 1,020.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 91 | 372.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 3.4 | 122 | 55 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 226.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 2.7 | 142 | 60 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 2.5 | 132 | 64 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 5.3 | 129 | 29 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 419.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 4.2 | 117 | 50 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 231.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 3.5 | 119 | 55 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 3.1 | 130 | 58 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.8 | 135 | 31 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 401.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 3.3 | 129 | 50 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 213.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Markstein?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 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 Markstein today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Markstein?
Local time is 02:13. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Markstein?
Markstein is a hill.
What is the elevation of Markstein?
Elevation about 140 m. DEM 136 m.
Where is Markstein located?
It is at 51.41810, 12.40693 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Markstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry