Location & Surroundings
Essen is a town in Flanders, Belgium with 10,000 inhabitants, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Roosendaal, 7 km to the north. The national capital Brussels is 69 km to the south. The nearest airport is Seppe Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Esschen
Overview
Essen is town in Essen municipality, Belgium — NL plaats in de gelijknamige Antwerpse gemeente, België.
It is located in Essen, Belgium.
Basic Data
- Country Belgium
- Located in Essen
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 28' 4" N, 4° 28' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 10,000
- Pop. Density 2,037 p/km²
- Built-up 17.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:13
- Sunrise 07:56
- Sunset 16:56
- Day length 9 h 0 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Essen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Essen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 9.3 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 115 W/m2.
Temperature
8.0 C
Wind
3.3 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
41 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 172 | 69 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 3.3 | 115 | 79 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 111.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.2 | 3.5 | 146 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 4.7 | 186 | 79 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 7.4 | 205 | 72 | 1,003.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 115.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 8.0 | 202 | 85 | 998.8 | 0.26 / 0.27 | 100 | 50.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.4 | 6.9 | 227 | 87 | 996.9 | 0.39 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.5 | 8.0 | 257 | 78 | 1,001.2 | 0.42 / 1.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.6 | 5.6 | 297 | 68 | 1,005.5 | 0.51 / 1.59 | 32 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 3.1 | 243 | 79 | 1,006.8 | 2.73 / 4.32 | 62 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.1 | 3.0 | 145 | 82 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.9 | 8.0 | 113 | 97 | 988.2 | 9.63 / 9.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.7 | 11.9 | 253 | 74 | 986.4 | 0.11 / 9.96 | 87 | 98.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Essen?
Now 8.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 9.3 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 115 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 Essen today?
Sunrise around 07:56 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 9h 00m.
What is the local time in Essen?
Local time is 22:13. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Essen?
Essen is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Essen?
Population about 10,000.
What is the elevation of Essen?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Essen located?
It is at 51.46791, 4.46901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Essen in?
It is in Belgium.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry