Location & Surroundings
Riesenstein is a peak in Hesse, Germany, at 317 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naumburg, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Berlin is about 325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fritzlar, 12 km away.
Overview
Riesenstein is DE Berggipfel in Deutschland.
It is located in Hesse, Germany.
The elevation is around 317 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Located in Hesse
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 11' 51" N, 9° 12' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 317 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 11 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Riesenstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riesenstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 14.3 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 281 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
6.4 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
49 %
Precip
0.77 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 | 14.3 | 6.4 | 257 | 51 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 4.6 | 247 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 5 | 184.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.6 | 4.8 | 236 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 5.7 | 239 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 0.49 / 0.55 | 88 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 6.7 | 265 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.22 / 0.77 | 70 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.7 | 2.7 | 245 | 82 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 5 | 155.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.6 | 1.8 | 227 | 86 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.5 | 1.2 | 207 | 87 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.2 | 1.6 | 162 | 52 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 291.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.7 | 1.1 | 140 | 70 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 205.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.7 | 1.4 | 163 | 85 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.8 | 1.8 | 177 | 87 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.0 | 4.9 | 203 | 45 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 342.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riesenstein?
Now 14.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 14.3 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 281 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riesenstein today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in Riesenstein?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Riesenstein?
Riesenstein is a peak.
What is the elevation of Riesenstein?
DEM 317 m.
Where is Riesenstein located?
It is at 51.19747, 9.21096 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riesenstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry