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Schalkau

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Schalkau is a fourth-order administrative division in Thuringia, Germany with 3,111 inhabitants, at 476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rodental, 12 km to the south. The national capital Berlin is about 290 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Erfurt-Weimar Airport, 65 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Schalkau · 16072015

Overview

Schalkau is municipality in Thuringia, Germany — DE Stadt im Sonneberger Hinterland.

It is located in Sonneberg, Germany.

The population is about 3,199 (2023).

It covers about 44 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 400 metre.

Also known as: SR Schalkau

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 24' 0" N, 11° 1' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 476 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,111
  • Pop. Density 31 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Schalkau
lauc
16072015

Weather in Schalkau

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

Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 131 W/m2.

Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
3.95 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 18.4 2.9 285 56 1,023.6 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 14.0 0.6 309 75 1,023.6 0.12 / 0.12 100 131.5 n/a
12h 13.3 0.8 191 80 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
18h 12.9 1.5 201 92 1,021.9 0.72 / 0.72 99 0.6 n/a
Tomorrow 14.2 2.3 242 92 1,021.8 3.23 / 3.95 100 83.3 n/a
30h 14.1 1.7 207 99 1,020.0 5.74 / 9.68 100 53.0 n/a
36h 11.8 2.4 288 98 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.98 51 0.0 n/a
42h 11.9 1.0 311 94 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.15 26 7.5 n/a
Monday 19.6 2.0 280 41 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 20 507.5 n/a
54h 13.0 0.8 22 66 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 337.9 n/a
60h 10.4 0.7 143 77 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 11.1 0.9 165 84 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 8.8 n/a
Tuesday 21.4 2.2 215 47 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 499.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Schalkau?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 131 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Schalkau today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 19:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 53m.
What is the local time in Schalkau?
Local time is 20:46. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Schalkau?
Schalkau is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Schalkau?
Population about 3,111.
What is the elevation of Schalkau?
DEM 476 m.
Where is Schalkau located?
It is at 50.40000, 11.01670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Schalkau in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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