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Runkel

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Runkel is a fourth-order administrative division in Hesse, Germany with 9,543 inhabitants, at 180 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 435 km to the east. The nearest airport is Wiesbaden Airport, 41 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Runkel · 06533013

Overview

Runkel is town in Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany — DE hessische Stadt im Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg.

It is located in Limburg-Weilburg, Germany.

The population is about 9,518 (2023).

It covers about 44 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 180 metre.

Also known as: SR Runkel

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Limburg-Weilburg
  • Area 44 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 24' 0" N, 8° 10' 0" E
  • Elevation 180 m (DEM: 119 m)
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,543
  • Pop. Density 1,674 p/km²
  • Built-up 5.6%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Runkel
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06533013

Weather in Runkel

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

Now 7.2 C with overcast skies and a 9.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 11.6 C, max wind 9.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 158 W/m2.

Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
9.2 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,004.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 7.2 9.2 188 92 1,004.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 10.1 8.8 211 90 997.2 14.90 / 14.90 100 0.0 n/a
12h 11.6 6.9 265 69 1,001.7 0.00 / 8.62 23 144.3 n/a
18h 7.4 6.5 265 73 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.37 16 157.8 n/a
Tomorrow 5.7 5.1 245 79 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.04 8 0.0 n/a
30h 4.6 3.1 231 89 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 10.8 4.5 230 63 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 167.1 n/a
42h 8.5 3.1 193 82 1,019.8 0.15 / 0.15 100 91.2 n/a
Tuesday 7.7 2.2 182 89 1,018.7 0.50 / 0.65 45 0.0 n/a
54h 8.4 1.8 162 88 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
60h 15.2 3.4 173 65 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 269.1 n/a
66h 9.6 1.4 145 77 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 154.2 n/a
Wednesday 9.3 1.3 205 82 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Runkel?
Now 7.2 C with overcast skies and a 9.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 11.6 C, max wind 9.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 158 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 Runkel today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 14m.
What is the local time in Runkel?
Local time is 12:22. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Runkel?
Runkel is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Runkel?
Population about 9,543.
What is the elevation of Runkel?
Elevation about 180 m. DEM 119 m.
Where is Runkel located?
It is at 50.40000, 8.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Runkel in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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