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Sonnenstein

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Sonnenstein is a fourth-order administrative division in Thuringia, Germany with 4,215 inhabitants, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bad Lauterberg im Harz, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Berlin is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bad Langensalza Airport, 50 km away.

Also known as: 16061117

Overview

Sonnenstein is municipality in Thuringia, Germany — DE Landgemeinde im Landkreis Eichsfeld, Thüringen, Deutschland.

It is located in Eichsfeld, Germany.

Established in 2011-12-01.

The population is about 4,338 (2023).

It covers about 95 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 240 metre.

Also known as: IT Bischofferode

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Eichsfeld
  • Area 95 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 33' 27" N, 10° 24' 36" E
  • Elevation DEM: 228 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,215
  • Pop. Density 7 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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16061117

Weather in Sonnenstein

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

Now 13.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 18.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.

Temperature
13.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,023.6 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 13.0 1.4 290 94 1,023.6 - / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
6h 18.2 3.6 281 67 1,024.1 0.09 / 0.09 100 413.0 n/a
12h 14.9 0.6 33 83 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 16 268.2 n/a
18h 13.3 0.9 144 88 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 14.1 1.2 167 85 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 7.5 n/a
30h 23.6 3.5 226 54 1,017.6 0.06 / 0.06 81 435.4 n/a
36h 19.0 1.9 156 70 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.01 67 121.8 n/a
42h 17.1 2.2 151 75 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 59 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 15.8 2.9 254 96 1,011.8 1.66 / 1.66 100 1.0 n/a
54h 18.1 4.8 290 60 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.99 100 307.8 n/a
60h 13.3 2.8 279 67 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.22 84 226.2 n/a
66h 9.5 1.8 245 96 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.01 6 0.0 n/a
Thursday 9.6 1.7 230 91 1,016.3 0.01 / 0.01 15 6.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonnenstein?
Now 13.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 18.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 Sonnenstein today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 19:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 47m.
What is the local time in Sonnenstein?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sonnenstein?
Sonnenstein is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Sonnenstein?
Population about 4,215.
What is the elevation of Sonnenstein?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Sonnenstein located?
It is at 51.55744, 10.40989 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonnenstein in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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