Location & Surroundings
Riesen is a settlement in Bavaria, Germany, at 379 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zeitlarn, 2 km to the southeast. The national capital Berlin is about 390 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hohenfels, 23 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° 5' 57" N, 12° 6' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 379 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,006 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:31
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 16:52
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Riesen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riesen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 8.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 201 W/m2.
Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,029.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 346 | 75 | 1,029.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 1.9 | 344 | 75 | 1,028.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.4 | 2.7 | 34 | 86 | 1,028.7 | 0.14 / 0.16 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 4.0 | 65 | 59 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 84 | 201.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 2.7 | 56 | 71 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 74 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 1.9 | 29 | 78 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.9 | 1.8 | 16 | 90 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.2 | 2.6 | 52 | 55 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 266.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.9 | 1.9 | 30 | 77 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 122.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.8 | 2.0 | 22 | 89 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.4 | 3.3 | 57 | 81 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 4.8 | 60 | 62 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 223.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.0 | 4.7 | 63 | 71 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 70.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riesen?
Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 8.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 201 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riesen today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 9h 55m.
What is the local time in Riesen?
Local time is 05:31. 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 379 m.
Where is Riesen located?
It is at 49.09930, 12.10123 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riesen in?
It is in Germany.