Location & Surroundings
Penalties Tower is a historical site in Bavaria, Germany, at 408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rothenburg ob der Tauber, less than 2 km away. The national capital Berlin is about 415 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Niederstetten, 16 km away.
Also known as: Strafturm
Basic Data
- Type historical site (HSTS)
- a place of historical importance
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 22' 47" N, 10° 10' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 408 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 26.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:06
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 19:32
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other historical sites nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
de
Strafturm
Weather in Penalties Tower
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penalties Tower, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 19.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
5.8 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 17.5 | 5.8 | 277 | 86 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 2.8 | 299 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 1.60 / 1.60 | 97 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.9 | 1.7 | 267 | 82 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 2.0 | 237 | 79 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 4.7 | 260 | 37 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 459.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 1.8 | 224 | 51 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 273.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 3.0 | 208 | 54 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 3.8 | 241 | 59 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.6 | 5.3 | 259 | 59 | 1,017.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 83 | 194.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 3.0 | 217 | 63 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 251.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 2.6 | 215 | 69 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.9 | 2.4 | 212 | 66 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.9 | 3.4 | 242 | 53 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 92.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penalties Tower?
Now 17.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 19.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 460 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 Penalties Tower today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 19:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Penalties Tower?
Local time is 20:06. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Penalties Tower?
Penalties Tower is a historical site.
What is the elevation of Penalties Tower?
DEM 408 m.
Where is Penalties Tower located?
It is at 49.37975, 10.17526 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penalties Tower in?
It is in Germany.