Location & Surroundings
Riesen is a settlement in Bavaria, Germany, at 520 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nittenau, 8 km to the west. The national capital Berlin is about 380 km to the north. The nearest airport is Straubing Wallmuehle Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 9' 45" N, 12° 22' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 520 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:37
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 16:48
- Day length 9 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riesen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riesen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 8.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 256 W/m2.
Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,027.1 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 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 70 | 64 | 1,027.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.9 | 4.2 | 65 | 74 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 4.0 | 62 | 81 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.2 | 3.9 | 61 | 85 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 4.8 | 75 | 53 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 256.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.6 | 4.5 | 65 | 74 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 116.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.9 | 2.1 | 65 | 89 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -0.1 | 1.5 | 56 | 96 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.0 | 2.1 | 77 | 58 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.6 | 1.3 | 53 | 89 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.2 | 1.4 | 48 | 94 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.4 | 1.4 | 51 | 95 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.9 | 1.0 | 67 | 59 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 253.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riesen?
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 8.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 256 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 Riesen today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 9h 49m.
What is the local time in Riesen?
Local time is 19:37. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riesen?
Riesen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riesen?
DEM 520 m.
Where is Riesen located?
It is at 49.16242, 12.37347 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riesen in?
It is in Germany.