Location & Surroundings
Ropta is a settlement in Friesland, The Netherlands. The nearest larger town is Dokkum, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Amsterdam is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Leeuwarden Air Base, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
53° 22' 10" N, 6° 4' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: -1 m
- Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +31
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:28
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:58
- Day length 12 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Ropta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ropta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 18.2 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 202 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
7.6 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.1 | 7.6 | 246 | 91 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 4.9 | 281 | 92 | 1,017.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 5.5 | 289 | 77 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 191.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 4.5 | 351 | 75 | 1,021.1 | 0.30 / 0.39 | 5 | 202.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 1.7 | 318 | 78 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.2 | 2.8 | 190 | 84 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 2.7 | 209 | 65 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 396.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 3.0 | 242 | 86 | 1,020.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 28 | 329.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.6 | 5.0 | 203 | 94 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 6.0 | 208 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 0.09 / 0.16 | 24 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 7.7 | 231 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 0.45 / 0.62 | 100 | 340.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 6.4 | 257 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 93 | 260.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.6 | 3.4 | 316 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ropta?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 18.2 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 202 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 Ropta today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 19:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 54m.
What is the local time in Ropta?
Local time is 12:28. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ropta?
Ropta is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ropta?
DEM -1 m.
Where is Ropta located?
It is at 53.36950, 6.07055 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ropta in?
It is in The Netherlands.