Location & Surroundings
Achel is a town in Flanders, Belgium with 5,365 inhabitants, at 34 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Neerpelt, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Brussels is 91 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kempen Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Hamont-Achel (Achel)
Overview
Achel is section of Hamont-Achel, Belgium — NL plaats in de Limburgse gemeente Hamont-Achel, België.
It is located in Hamont-Achel, Belgium.
Also known as: LA Achel
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Basic Data
- Country Belgium
- Located in Hamont-Achel
- 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° 15' 11" N, 5° 28' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 34 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,365
- Pop. Density 1,813 p/km²
- Built-up 26.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:41
- Sunrise 07:51
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Achel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 14.6 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 235 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
7.5 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 14.6 | 7.5 | 259 | 66 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.1 | 6.0 | 246 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 10 | 213.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.1 | 5.0 | 240 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 5.5 | 244 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 6.2 | 284 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 234.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.1 | 1.8 | 288 | 70 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.5 | 1.5 | 239 | 78 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.7 | 1.9 | 149 | 80 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.9 | 2.4 | 146 | 50 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 315.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.7 | 3.4 | 107 | 72 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 216.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.7 | 3.5 | 156 | 76 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 3.9 | 176 | 59 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.7 | 6.0 | 197 | 59 | 1,022.2 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 29 | 50.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achel?
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 14.6 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 235 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achel today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in Achel?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Achel?
Achel is a populated place.
How many people live in Achel?
Population about 5,365.
What is the elevation of Achel?
DEM 34 m.
Where is Achel located?
It is at 51.25300, 5.47977 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achel in?
It is in Belgium.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Achel