Location & Surroundings
Brakel is a settlement in North Brabant, The Netherlands, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is De Blaak, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Amsterdam is 96 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gilze-Rijen Air Base, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 30' 51" N, 4° 59' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +31
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:30
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 19:40
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Brakel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Brakel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 12.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,030.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 11.4 | 0.9 | 4 | 89 | 1,030.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 1.2 | 249 | 82 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brakel?
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 12.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1 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 Brakel today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 19:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Brakel?
Local time is 07:30. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Brakel?
Brakel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Brakel?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Brakel located?
It is at 51.51417, 4.99861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brakel in?
It is in The Netherlands.