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Rackwitz

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Rackwitz is a bus stop in Saxony, Germany with 5,452 inhabitants, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Breitenfeld, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Berlin is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Leipzig-Halle Airport, 11 km away.

Also known as: Раквиц · 拉克维茨 · Раквіц · Rackwitzi vald · راکویتس

Overview

Rackwitz is municipality in the district of Nordsachsen, in Saxony, Germany — DE Gemeinde im Landkreis Nordsachsen, Sachsen, Deutschland.

It is located in Nordsachsen, Germany.

The population is about 5,563 (2023).

It covers about 36 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 129 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Nordsachsen
  • Area 36 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 26' 0" N, 12° 23' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 118 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,452
  • Pop. Density 1,645 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.6%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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Раквиц
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拉克维茨
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Раквіц
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Rackwitzi vald
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راکویتس

Weather in Rackwitz

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

Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.

Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
4.6 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 17.8 4.6 248 78 1,019.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 16.6 4.3 248 91 1,018.7 0.58 / 0.58 99 79.8 n/a
12h 15.8 3.8 292 91 1,020.2 1.19 / 1.77 100 0.0 n/a
18h 13.1 3.8 320 87 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.22 56 7.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.3 3.2 283 51 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 464.7 n/a
30h 16.3 1.6 56 60 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 275.4 n/a
36h 14.1 2.0 178 74 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
42h 15.1 2.6 203 75 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 10.3 n/a
Tuesday 23.4 2.7 254 52 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 84 347.6 n/a
54h 20.8 1.8 206 62 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 28 145.6 n/a
60h 17.5 3.7 188 71 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 16.7 2.4 251 87 1,011.8 0.98 / 0.98 100 7.1 n/a
Wednesday 16.7 2.7 327 81 1,013.2 0.42 / 1.40 99 59.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rackwitz?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 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 Rackwitz today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 19:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 47m.
What is the local time in Rackwitz?
Local time is 00:31. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rackwitz?
Rackwitz is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rackwitz?
Population about 5,452.
What is the elevation of Rackwitz?
DEM 118 m.
Where is Rackwitz located?
It is at 51.43330, 12.38330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rackwitz in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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