Location & Surroundings
Achterhoek is a settlement in Flanders, Belgium, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hamont, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Brussels is 93 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kempen Airport, 5 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
51° 14' 0" N, 5° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 169 p/km²
- Built-up 13.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:27
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 19:52
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achterhoek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achterhoek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.3 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 328 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
6.7 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
39 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 18.4 | 6.7 | 291 | 66 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 4.2 | 287 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 16 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.6 | 3.4 | 226 | 90 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 5.3 | 215 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 7.3 | 237 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 6.4 | 246 | 75 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.28 | 100 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 4.3 | 225 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 4.1 | 233 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 6.0 | 253 | 48 | 1,015.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 24 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 2.2 | 272 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 321.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 4.8 | 229 | 70 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 6.1 | 227 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 7.3 | 252 | 59 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 218.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achterhoek?
Now 18.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.3 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 328 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achterhoek today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 19:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Achterhoek?
Local time is 23:27. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Achterhoek?
Achterhoek is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achterhoek?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Achterhoek located?
It is at 51.23333, 5.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achterhoek in?
It is in Belgium.