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Metelen

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Metelen is a fourth-order administrative division in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 6,539 inhabitants, at 59 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 425 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rheine-Bentlage Air Base, 21 km away.

Also known as: 05566052

Overview

Metelen is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Steinfurt, Germany.

The population is about 6,577 (2023).

It covers about 40 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 56 metre.

Also known as: NDSNL Metelen

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Image Metelen, kerk foto2 2007-04-12 13.22.JPG

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Coat of arms DE Metelen COA.svg

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Locator map Metelen in ST.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Steinfurt
  • Area 40 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    52° 8' 36" N, 7° 12' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 59 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 6,539
  • Pop. Density 1,927 p/km²
  • Built-up 28.5%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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05566052

Weather in Metelen

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

Now 12.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 20.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.

Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,025.9 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 12.7 1.2 192 84 1,025.9 - / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
6h 11.4 2.3 215 87 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 39 0.3 n/a
12h 20.2 4.6 242 49 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 59 347.4 n/a
18h 15.4 3.3 235 67 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 208.7 n/a
Tomorrow 12.8 2.5 238 93 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 14.0 3.1 213 85 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.1 n/a
36h 18.7 2.6 235 66 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 100.1 n/a
42h 16.5 0.9 156 77 1,018.1 0.02 / 0.02 91 153.1 n/a
Wednesday 13.6 2.0 124 87 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.01 61 0.0 n/a
54h 12.1 3.0 106 89 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.2 n/a
60h 21.3 4.0 120 48 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 52 301.1 n/a
66h 17.8 1.0 128 59 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 201.2 n/a
Thursday 13.2 4.7 330 91 1,006.4 0.81 / 0.81 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metelen?
Now 12.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 20.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 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 Metelen today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Metelen?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Metelen?
Metelen is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Metelen?
Population about 6,539.
What is the elevation of Metelen?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Metelen located?
It is at 52.14320, 7.20710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metelen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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