Location & Surroundings
Plankenstein is a settlement in Bavaria, Germany, at 442 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hollfeld, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Berlin is about 325 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bayreuth, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 53' 39" N, 11° 20' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 442 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:27
- Sunrise 07:31
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Plankenstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plankenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 317 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,025.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 12.8 | 3.5 | 209 | 51 | 1,025.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 1.9 | 196 | 93 | 1,025.9 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 100 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 1.7 | 229 | 98 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 1.0 | 291 | 99 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 90 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 3.0 | 283 | 59 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 316.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 0.7 | 266 | 83 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 165.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.1 | 0.4 | 152 | 91 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 1.0 | 168 | 92 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 1.6 | 257 | 54 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 276.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.1 | 1.1 | 149 | 80 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 1.1 | 131 | 88 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.7 | 1.3 | 137 | 89 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.9 | 1.7 | 211 | 46 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 329.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plankenstein?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 15.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 317 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 Plankenstein today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 59m.
What is the local time in Plankenstein?
Local time is 21:27. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Plankenstein?
Plankenstein is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Plankenstein?
DEM 442 m.
Where is Plankenstein located?
It is at 49.89414, 11.34983 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plankenstein in?
It is in Germany.