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Waldkappel

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Waldkappel is a fourth-order administrative division in Hesse, Germany with 4,052 inhabitants, at 201 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Eisenach-Kindel Airport, 41 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Waldkappel · 06636012

Overview

Waldkappel is town in Werra-Meißner-Kreis in Hesse, Germany — DE hessische Stadt im Werra-Meißner-Kreis.

It is located in Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Germany.

The population is about 4,200 (2023).

It covers about 97 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 236 metre.

Also known as: SR Waldkappel

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Werra-Meißner-Kreis
  • Area 97 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    51° 8' 18" N, 9° 56' 36" E
  • Elevation DEM: 201 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,052
  • Pop. Density 162 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.3%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Waldkappel
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06636012

Weather in Waldkappel

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

Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 19.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 261 W/m2.

Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.74 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 19.0 6.0 231 52 1,019.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 15.7 3.2 224 64 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 40 260.7 n/a
12h 12.8 2.8 217 72 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
18h 14.5 4.3 236 74 1,020.8 0.18 / 0.18 100 2.4 n/a
Tomorrow 14.0 5.2 259 91 1,021.8 5.56 / 5.74 100 30.4 n/a
30h 10.1 2.5 280 84 1,026.1 0.00 / 1.04 25 48.1 n/a
36h 7.6 2.7 264 93 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
42h 8.4 2.4 267 92 1,029.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.6 n/a
Monday 16.1 4.9 308 52 1,028.4 0.06 / 0.06 75 291.8 n/a
54h 10.8 1.9 291 76 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 266.2 n/a
60h 8.1 1.2 260 90 1,029.1 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
66h 7.5 1.2 247 94 1,029.1 0.00 / 0.00 79 4.3 n/a
Tuesday 17.1 3.1 314 57 1,027.6 0.00 / 0.00 65 390.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waldkappel?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 19.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 261 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Waldkappel today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 19:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Waldkappel?
Local time is 22:18. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Waldkappel?
Waldkappel is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Waldkappel?
Population about 4,052.
What is the elevation of Waldkappel?
DEM 201 m.
Where is Waldkappel located?
It is at 51.13840, 9.94320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waldkappel in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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