Location & Surroundings
Giessen is a point in North Brabant, The Netherlands, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gorinchem, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Amsterdam is 66 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gilze-Rijen Air Base, 25 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fort (FT)
- a defensive structure or earthworks
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 47' 9" N, 5° 1' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,289 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +31
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 08:18
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 10 h 11 min
Other forts nearby
Nearby
Weather in Giessen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giessen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with overcast skies and a 8.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 12.6 C, max wind 13.8 m/s. Precip around 9.5 mm. Solar peaks near 181 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
8.1 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
9.51 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 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 269 | 82 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 7.7 | 234 | 65 | 1,010.9 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 99 | 181.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 10.7 | 199 | 85 | 1,004.9 | 0.35 / 0.55 | 100 | 133.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 13.8 | 206 | 91 | 993.2 | 12.96 / 13.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 9.3 | 251 | 76 | 995.1 | 0.00 / 9.51 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 9.1 | 261 | 69 | 1,000.5 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.9 | 9.0 | 268 | 64 | 1,008.0 | 0.53 / 1.24 | 5 | 115.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.2 | 7.3 | 253 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.1 | 6.2 | 223 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.3 | 6.1 | 202 | 74 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 8.5 | 187 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.1 | 7.2 | 200 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.5 | 7.6 | 195 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giessen?
Now 9.4 C with overcast skies and a 8.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 12.6 C, max wind 13.8 m/s. Precip around 9.5 mm. Solar peaks near 181 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 9.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giessen today?
Sunrise around 08:18 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 11m.
What is the local time in Giessen?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giessen?
Giessen is a fort.
What is the elevation of Giessen?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Giessen located?
It is at 51.78582, 5.02680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giessen in?
It is in The Netherlands.