Location & Surroundings
Fort is a village in Drenthe, The Netherlands with 205 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hoogeveen, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Amsterdam is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hoogeveen Airport, 12 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
52° 39' 6" N, 6° 23' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 205
- Pop. Density 213 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +31
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:09
- Sunrise 07:15
- Sunset 19:40
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fort
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fort, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 17.6 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
4.8 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 14.8 | 4.8 | 254 | 93 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 8.8 | 290 | 50 | 1,021.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 58 | 335.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 5.4 | 292 | 68 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 291.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 3.3 | 266 | 76 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 3.4 | 278 | 82 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 5.8 | 300 | 48 | 1,028.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 83 | 333.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 3.2 | 306 | 80 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 303.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 1.5 | 298 | 90 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.3 | 1.3 | 224 | 78 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 303 | 64 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 157.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 1.7 | 11 | 86 | 1,027.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 28 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 1.2 | 82 | 93 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.6 | 1.3 | 158 | 93 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 1.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fort?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 17.6 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 336 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 Fort today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 19:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Fort?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Fort?
Fort is a populated place.
How many people live in Fort?
Population about 205.
What is the elevation of Fort?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Fort located?
It is at 52.65167, 6.38611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fort in?
It is in The Netherlands.