Location & Surroundings
Goorkens is a settlement in Flanders, Belgium, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grobbendonk, 3 km to the west. The national capital Brussels is 48 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Oostmalle Air Base, 9 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' 0" N, 4° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:47
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 19:34
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Goorkens
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goorkens, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,023.5 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 | 11.6 | 2.4 | 139 | 75 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 2.4 | 162 | 79 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 195 | 38 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 90 | 50 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 312.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.8 | 2.6 | 181 | 51 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 2.0 | 265 | 57 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 3.9 | 23 | 48 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 328.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 3.6 | 23 | 75 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 212.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.2 | 2.4 | 31 | 82 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 0.8 | 114 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 219 | 44 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 361.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.7 | 91 | 55 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 249.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 2.9 | 160 | 54 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goorkens?
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 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 Goorkens today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 19:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Goorkens?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Goorkens?
Goorkens is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goorkens?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Goorkens located?
It is at 51.18333, 4.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goorkens in?
It is in Belgium.