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Location & Surroundings

Plotzen is a settlement in Saxony, Germany, at 271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loebau, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Berlin is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Hradcany Airport, 58 km away.

Also known as: Błócany

Overview

Plotzen/Błócany is settlement in Upper Lusatia, Germany — DE Ort in der Oberlausitz, Ortsteil von Hochkirch.

It is located in Hochkirch, Sorbian settlement area, Germany.

The population is about 92 (2016).

The elevation is around 263 metre.

Also known as: DE Błócany, Blocany

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Hochkirch
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 8' 15" N, 14° 35' 40" E
  • Elevation DEM: 271 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 146 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

hsb
Błócany

Weather in Plotzen

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

Now 1.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 6.2 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 W/m2.

Temperature
1.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
999.3 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 1.8 3.2 280 94 999.3 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 1.4 5.4 268 88 1,002.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 6.2 7.3 275 68 1,006.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 214.5 n/a
18h 3.7 7.1 271 74 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 81.5 n/a
Tomorrow 2.2 5.4 260 85 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 0.6 3.9 238 92 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 22 0.0 n/a
36h 7.1 3.7 262 66 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 11 203.8 n/a
42h 2.3 3.0 176 86 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 78.0 n/a
Sunday 1.3 3.6 163 85 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 1.7 6.8 172 80 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 6.1 7.9 180 62 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 38 213.1 n/a
66h 4.2 7.9 178 69 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 76.9 n/a
Monday 3.2 8.6 181 75 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plotzen?
Now 1.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 6.2 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 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 Plotzen today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 16:18 (local time). Day length about 9h 05m.
What is the local time in Plotzen?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Plotzen?
Plotzen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Plotzen?
DEM 271 m.
Where is Plotzen located?
It is at 51.13754, 14.59442 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plotzen in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-03-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2853128

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