Location & Surroundings
Achêne is a village in Wallonia, Belgium with 1,110 inhabitants, at 297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ciney, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Brussels is 81 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Couthuin Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Ciney (Achêne)
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
50° 16' 1" N, 5° 2' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 297 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,110
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:10
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Achene
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achene, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 13.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,029.8 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 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 141 | 91 | 1,029.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 2.5 | 50 | 67 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 232.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.4 | 2.9 | 56 | 93 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 160.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.2 | 1.7 | 76 | 92 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 1.9 | 67 | 92 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 3.8 | 76 | 62 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 244.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.1 | 2.8 | 79 | 89 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 159.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.0 | 1.9 | 73 | 91 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.1 | 1.9 | 69 | 90 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 3.6 | 53 | 59 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 238.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 2.9 | 51 | 89 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 155.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.4 | 1.8 | 38 | 92 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.4 | 1.7 | 23 | 96 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achene?
Now 5.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 13.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 232 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 Achene today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 00m.
What is the local time in Achene?
Local time is 14:10. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achene?
Achene is a populated place.
How many people live in Achene?
Population about 1,110.
What is the elevation of Achene?
DEM 297 m.
Where is Achene located?
It is at 50.26701, 5.04539 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achene in?
It is in Belgium.