Location & Surroundings

Mechernich is a fourth-order administrative division in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 29,187 inhabitants, at 209 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 510 km to the east. The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, 40 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Mechernich · 05366028

Overview

Mechernich is town in the Euskirchen district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — DE Stadt in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland.

It is located in Euskirchen, Germany.

The population is about 28,900 (2023).

It covers about 136 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 290 metre.

Also known as: JA メヒャニヒ

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Euskirchen
  • Area 136 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 38' 24" N, 6° 42' 15" E
  • Elevation DEM: 209 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 29,187
  • Pop. Density 1,624 p/km²
  • Built-up 24.7%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Mechernich
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05366028

Weather in Mechernich

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

Now 4.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 10.1 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 73 W/m2.

Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
4.9 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.08 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 4.8 4.9 184 81 1,008.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 8.3 7.6 210 75 1,006.4 0.06 / 0.06 36 72.9 n/a
12h 10.1 7.1 197 82 1,002.0 0.27 / 0.32 100 66.8 n/a
18h 9.0 6.3 214 85 999.6 4.07 / 4.39 99 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 7.9 8.3 249 90 999.9 0.69 / 5.08 100 0.0 n/a
30h 7.7 8.2 258 72 1,005.4 0.00 / 1.59 41 70.3 n/a
36h 5.4 5.6 268 70 1,006.6 0.00 / 0.03 78 87.0 n/a
42h 5.3 1.5 128 88 1,004.3 0.30 / 0.33 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 9.2 5.9 173 93 992.5 1.88 / 2.21 100 0.0 n/a
54h 12.8 9.8 240 87 988.0 7.95 / 10.16 99 12.0 n/a
60h 10.1 4.5 223 83 989.6 0.00 / 0.12 100 30.0 n/a
66h 10.2 13.9 230 76 982.0 0.95 / 1.07 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 8.1 9.4 235 85 987.9 2.43 / 3.51 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mechernich?
Now 4.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 10.1 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 73 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mechernich today?
Sunrise around 07:46 and sunset around 16:49 (local time). Day length about 9h 03m.
What is the local time in Mechernich?
Local time is 14:19. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mechernich?
Mechernich is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mechernich?
Population about 29,187.
What is the elevation of Mechernich?
DEM 209 m.
Where is Mechernich located?
It is at 50.63990, 6.70420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mechernich in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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