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Location & Surroundings

Riesa is a fourth-order administrative division in Saxony, Germany with 29,373 inhabitants, at 115 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 135 km to the north. The nearest airport is Holzdorf, 53 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Riesa · 14627230

Overview

Riesa is town in the district of Meißen in the Free State of Saxony, Germany — DE Große Kreisstadt im Landkreis Meißen, Sachsen, Deutschland.

It is located in Meissen District, Germany.

The population is about 29,127 (2023).

It covers about 59 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 109 metre.

Also known as: DE Große Kreisstadt Riesa

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Meissen District
  • Area 59 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 18' 9" N, 13° 18' 35" E
  • Elevation DEM: 115 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 29,373
  • Pop. Density 1,926 p/km²
  • Built-up 20.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Riesa
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14627230

Weather in Riesa

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

Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 17.5 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 145 W/m2.

Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,004.2 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 15.7 2.5 209 72 1,004.2 - / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
6h 17.5 7.2 291 79 1,004.4 0.81 / 0.81 100 145.0 n/a
12h 11.6 7.4 291 78 1,012.0 3.57 / 4.38 40 9.0 n/a
18h 8.2 6.7 254 85 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 7.2 6.7 240 85 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.9 n/a
30h 13.2 7.3 243 53 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 194.5 n/a
36h 9.5 9.3 231 85 1,012.0 0.89 / 0.89 100 21.5 n/a
42h 10.5 9.2 232 85 1,010.9 2.92 / 3.81 99 0.0 n/a
Saturday 11.1 7.5 235 87 1,011.0 0.00 / 1.38 71 0.6 n/a
54h 14.8 6.9 246 68 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.82 53 225.1 n/a
60h 10.5 5.3 243 77 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.77 14 168.8 n/a
66h 7.9 5.7 235 81 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.01 53 0.0 n/a
Sunday 7.7 6.2 237 76 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 10 1.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riesa?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 17.5 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 145 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 Riesa today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 14m.
What is the local time in Riesa?
Local time is 13:41. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Riesa?
Riesa is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Riesa?
Population about 29,373.
What is the elevation of Riesa?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Riesa located?
It is at 51.30260, 13.30970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riesa in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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