Location & Surroundings
Westerveld is a heath in Drenthe, The Netherlands, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beilen, 4 km to the east. The national capital Amsterdam is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hoogeveen Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Westerveld is heath in the Netherlands — NL heidegebied in Drenthe.
It is located in Drenthe, Netherlands.
Basic Data
- Country Netherlands
- Located in Drenthe
- Type heath (HTH)
- an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
Geography
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Coordinates
52° 52' 58" N, 6° 27' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +31
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:26
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 19:37
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other heaths nearby
Nearby
Weather in Westerveld
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Westerveld, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 313 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
6.1 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,025.0 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 14.1 | 6.1 | 291 | 66 | 1,025.0 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.7 | 3.4 | 267 | 77 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.8 | 3.8 | 273 | 81 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 5.8 | 305 | 51 | 1,028.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 313.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 3.0 | 315 | 81 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 290.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 1.4 | 301 | 74 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 265 | 73 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 300 | 63 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 178.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.6 | 2.5 | 25 | 87 | 1,027.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 13 | 115.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.2 | 2.0 | 90 | 94 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.9 | 1.4 | 135 | 92 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 2.2 | 203 | 62 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 349.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.9 | 2.3 | 148 | 73 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Westerveld?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 313 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 Westerveld today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 19:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Westerveld?
Local time is 05:26. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Westerveld?
Westerveld is a heath.
What is the elevation of Westerveld?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Westerveld located?
It is at 52.88289, 6.46310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Westerveld in?
It is in The Netherlands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry