Location & Surroundings
Schafstein is a peak in Hesse, Germany, at 832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gersfeld, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Berlin is about 325 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Flugplatz Wuerzburg Schenkenturm, 76 km away.
Overview
Schafstein is mountain — DE Berg in der Rhön.
It is located in Hesse, Germany.
The elevation is around 832 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Located in Hesse
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 30' 5" N, 9° 58' 27" E
- Elevation 832 m (DEM: 831 m)
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:36
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 16:36
- Day length 9 h 4 min
Other mountains nearby
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Weather in Schafstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Schafstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 6.2 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 31 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.9 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.23 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 | -0.9 | 3.0 | 155 | 84 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.0 | 3.3 | 162 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.6 | 2.8 | 163 | 95 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.2 | 6.1 | 189 | 93 | 1,003.1 | 4.10 / 4.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 7.3 | 231 | 95 | 1,002.3 | 1.01 / 5.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.1 | 7.8 | 262 | 90 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 3.20 | 100 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 6.2 | 257 | 88 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 16 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.3 | 2.7 | 258 | 90 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.1 | 2.2 | 129 | 98 | 1,000.1 | 2.10 / 2.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 7.3 | 226 | 94 | 989.8 | 8.85 / 10.95 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.3 | 5.0 | 236 | 97 | 991.4 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 7.1 | 208 | 88 | 986.5 | 0.00 / 1.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.6 | 9.2 | 242 | 86 | 989.6 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Schafstein?
Now -0.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.9 to 6.2 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 31 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Schafstein today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 16:36 (local time). Day length about 9h 04m.
What is the local time in Schafstein?
Local time is 13:36. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Schafstein?
Schafstein is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Schafstein?
Elevation about 832 m. DEM 831 m.
Where is Schafstein located?
It is at 50.50147, 9.97421 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Schafstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Schafstein