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Westerkappeln

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Westerkappeln is a school in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 10,876 inhabitants, at 64 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 375 km to the east. The nearest airport is Muenster Osnabrueck International Airport, 24 km away.

Also known as: 05566092

Overview

Westerkappeln is municipality of Germany — DE Gemeinde in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

It is located in Steinfurt, Germany.

The population is about 11,464 (2023).

It covers about 86 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 60 metre.

Also known as: JA ヴェスターカッペルン

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Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Steinfurt
  • Area 86 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    52° 19' 0" N, 7° 53' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 64 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,876
  • Pop. Density 1,202 p/km²
  • Built-up 15.0%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

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05566092

Weather in Westerkappeln

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

Now 7.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 9.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 186 W/m2.

Temperature
7.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 7.1 1.4 349 76 1,014.5 - / 0.00 76 0.0 n/a
6h 3.9 1.2 23 92 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
12h 9.2 1.7 109 66 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 186.5 n/a
18h 5.5 2.4 100 81 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 37 102.7 n/a
Tomorrow 4.6 2.8 105 78 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 4.4 1.8 86 79 1,004.0 0.41 / 0.41 100 0.0 n/a
36h 7.5 1.6 54 73 1,003.0 0.00 / 0.35 100 64.7 n/a
42h 4.6 1.8 34 76 1,003.1 0.00 / 0.00 75 68.8 n/a
Thursday 2.6 1.6 7 79 1,001.9 0.00 / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
54h 2.3 1.8 264 87 1,000.3 0.00 / 0.00 54 0.0 n/a
60h 6.7 3.4 300 73 1,000.6 0.02 / 0.02 77 73.1 n/a
66h 3.8 3.2 276 72 1,001.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 79.3 n/a
Friday 2.6 3.8 285 79 1,003.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Westerkappeln?
Now 7.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 9.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 186 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 Westerkappeln today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 16:45 (local time). Day length about 9h 07m.
What is the local time in Westerkappeln?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Westerkappeln?
Westerkappeln is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Westerkappeln?
Population about 10,876.
What is the elevation of Westerkappeln?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Westerkappeln located?
It is at 52.31670, 7.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Westerkappeln in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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