Location & Surroundings
Pottenstein is a town in Bavaria, Germany with 5,501 inhabitants, at 362 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pegnitz, 10 km to the east. The national capital Berlin is about 335 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bayreuth, 29 km away.
Overview
Pottenstein is human settlement in Germany — DE Siedlung in Deutschland.
It is located in Bavaria, Germany.
The elevation is around 362 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Located in Bavaria
- 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° 46' 17" N, 11° 24' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 362 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,501
- Pop. Density 690 p/km²
- Built-up 8.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:26
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 16:39
- Day length 9 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pottenstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pottenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 8.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 207 W/m2.
Temperature
4.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 127 | 74 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.1 | 1.4 | 143 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.5 | 1.0 | 305 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 1.24 / 1.30 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 207.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 2.0 | 94 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.9 | 2.2 | 111 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.5 | 1.9 | 135 | 99 | 1,006.1 | 1.74 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 2.7 | 235 | 96 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 100 | 32.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.8 | 2.1 | 238 | 99 | 1,003.3 | 0.34 / 1.95 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.2 | 2.6 | 223 | 99 | 1,002.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.9 | 1.4 | 214 | 97 | 999.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 1.7 | 247 | 81 | 996.8 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 100 | 144.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.3 | 4.5 | 12 | 87 | 998.5 | 0.17 / 0.23 | 100 | 40.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pottenstein?
Now 4.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 8.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 207 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 Pottenstein today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 16:39 (local time). Day length about 9h 23m.
What is the local time in Pottenstein?
Local time is 06:26. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pottenstein?
Pottenstein is a populated place.
How many people live in Pottenstein?
Population about 5,501.
What is the elevation of Pottenstein?
DEM 362 m.
Where is Pottenstein located?
It is at 49.77131, 11.40784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pottenstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry