Location & Surroundings
Rietschen is a village in Saxony, Germany with 3,072 inhabitants, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Niesky, 12 km to the south. The national capital Berlin is about 155 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Zagan, 51 km away.
Also known as: Ричен · 里茨兴 · Rietscheni vald · Rěčicy · Річен · Rietschen/Rěčicy
Overview
Rietschen is a municipality seat.
It is located in Germany.
The elevation is around 147 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 24' 0" N, 14° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,072
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:33
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
kk
mk
sr
ky
ba
Ричен
zh
里茨兴
et
Rietscheni vald
hsb
Rěčicy
uk
Річен
hbs
Rietschen/Rěčicy
Weather in Rietschen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rietschen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 10.6 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 156 W/m2.
Temperature
9.8 C
Wind
6.3 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 9.8 | 6.3 | 189 | 59 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 4.4 | 202 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 29 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 6.9 | 235 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 156.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.0 | 4.3 | 205 | 72 | 1,017.6 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 69 | 11.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.9 | 5.4 | 183 | 76 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.5 | 8.6 | 186 | 67 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 9.4 | 194 | 86 | 1,003.0 | 5.50 / 5.50 | 100 | 14.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.4 | 4.7 | 253 | 82 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 4.01 | 94 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.9 | 7.4 | 261 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.0 | 5.4 | 252 | 82 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 5.8 | 257 | 55 | 1,020.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 72 | 291.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 3.0 | 218 | 71 | 1,021.5 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 103.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.6 | 2.9 | 181 | 74 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rietschen?
Now 9.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 10.6 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 156 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 Rietschen today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 10h 13m.
What is the local time in Rietschen?
Local time is 10:33. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rietschen?
Rietschen is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rietschen?
Population about 3,072.
What is the elevation of Rietschen?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Rietschen located?
It is at 51.40000, 14.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rietschen in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry