Location & Surroundings
Achterhoek is a settlement in Flanders, Belgium, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wachtebeke, less than 2 km away. The national capital Brussels is 50 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Midden-Zeeland Airport, 38 km away.
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
51° 11' 4" N, 3° 52' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 67 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:33
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 19:58
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Achterhoek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achterhoek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 18.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 357 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
4.2 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 18.7 | 4.2 | 292 | 84 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 2.9 | 276 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 3.5 | 288 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.09 / 0.22 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 6.0 | 296 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 69 | 356.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 2.9 | 273 | 70 | 1,017.4 | 0.04 / 0.12 | 10 | 162.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 3.5 | 221 | 82 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 4.3 | 206 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 7.3 | 229 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.11 / 0.13 | 100 | 257.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.7 | 5.8 | 227 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 1.38 / 1.51 | 100 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 3.4 | 278 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 3.7 | 233 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 5.1 | 257 | 49 | 1,016.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 36 | 417.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.8 | 2.7 | 262 | 64 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 335.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achterhoek?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 18.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 357 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achterhoek today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Achterhoek?
Local time is 05:33. 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 3 m.
Where is Achterhoek located?
It is at 51.18455, 3.87498 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achterhoek in?
It is in Belgium.