Location & Surroundings
Biest is a settlement in Flanders, Belgium, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wilrijk, less than 2 km away. The national capital Brussels is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Bist
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° 10' 10" N, 4° 23' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,058 p/km²
- Built-up 32.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:58
- Sunrise 08:09
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Biest
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biest, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 142 W/m2.
Temperature
10.5 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,026.1 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 | 10.5 | 3.2 | 47 | 80 | 1,026.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.7 | 2.6 | 75 | 89 | 1,026.0 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 100 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.6 | 1.9 | 82 | 95 | 1,026.7 | 0.80 / 1.75 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 1.7 | 79 | 97 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 3.9 | 85 | 78 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 3.2 | 71 | 80 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 100.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 5.4 | 85 | 81 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.6 | 5.0 | 85 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.7 | 3.8 | 122 | 61 | 1,008.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 93 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.6 | 3.3 | 169 | 89 | 1,006.5 | 0.21 / 0.23 | 100 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.5 | 4.8 | 204 | 89 | 1,006.7 | 0.42 / 0.65 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 5.6 | 170 | 74 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.6 | 6.4 | 216 | 86 | 1,006.1 | 2.02 / 2.02 | 100 | 13.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Biest?
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 142 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 Biest today?
Sunrise around 08:09 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 10h 36m.
What is the local time in Biest?
Local time is 22:58. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biest?
Biest is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Biest?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Biest located?
It is at 51.16940, 4.39311 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biest in?
It is in Belgium.