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Potsdam

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Location & Surroundings

Potsdam is a point in Brandenburg, Germany with 184,754 inhabitants, at 34 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is 27 km to the east. The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 30 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Potsdam · 12054000

Overview

Potsdam is capital city of the German state of Brandenburg — DE Hauptstadt des Landes Brandenburg, kreisfreie Stadt.

It is located in Brandenburg, agglomeration of Berlin, Germany.

The population is about 187,119 (2023).

It covers about 188 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 35 metre.

Also known as: Imperial City of Potsdam

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Image 2018-08-10 DE Potsdam, Havel, Potsdamer Stadtschloss, Charlottenhof 05609390 (49952695592).jpg

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Brandenburg
  • Area 188 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    52° 23' 56" N, 13° 3' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 34 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 184,754
  • Pop. Density 6,344 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Potsdam
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12054000

Weather in Potsdam

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

Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 13.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 349 W/m2.

Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
6.3 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 12.9 6.3 252 62 1,007.8 - / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
6h 10.1 4.4 247 79 1,009.5 1.45 / 1.45 98 111.2 n/a
12h 9.2 4.9 286 85 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.71 65 0.0 n/a
18h 5.3 3.6 281 88 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 1.1 n/a
Tomorrow 13.3 4.9 304 49 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 6 348.9 n/a
30h 8.5 2.2 309 70 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 173.5 n/a
36h 6.2 0.4 31 85 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 5.5 1.9 150 87 1,026.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.9 n/a
Tuesday 15.4 3.8 176 45 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 42 321.3 n/a
54h 12.4 4.0 207 63 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 147.5 n/a
60h 12.4 5.1 250 87 1,020.5 0.78 / 0.78 90 0.0 n/a
66h 10.8 4.0 268 96 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.7 n/a
Wednesday 17.0 6.3 286 52 1,024.7 0.01 / 0.02 100 293.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potsdam?
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 13.3 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 349 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 Potsdam today?
Sunrise around 07:26 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Potsdam?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Potsdam?
Potsdam is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Potsdam?
Population about 184,754.
What is the elevation of Potsdam?
DEM 34 m.
Where is Potsdam located?
It is at 52.39886, 13.06566 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potsdam in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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