Location & Surroundings
Hofstade is a town in Flanders, Belgium with 5,927 inhabitants, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aalst, 3 km to the south. The national capital Brussels is 26 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ath/Isieres Airport, 36 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
50° 57' 41" N, 4° 1' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,927
- Pop. Density 2,216 p/km²
- Built-up 20.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:54
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 19:58
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Hofstade
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hofstade, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.9 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.9 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 | 18.9 | 4.2 | 306 | 77 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 3.0 | 266 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 3.8 | 291 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 1 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 6.4 | 304 | 50 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 23 | 422.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 3.8 | 296 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 332.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 3.2 | 220 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 4.5 | 206 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 7.0 | 232 | 57 | 1,013.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 267.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 6.6 | 226 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.29 / 0.41 | 100 | 128.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 3.6 | 259 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 3.4 | 237 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 4.7 | 256 | 44 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 434.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.2 | 3.1 | 267 | 57 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 334.0 | 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 Hofstade?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.9 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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 Hofstade today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Hofstade?
Local time is 06:54. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hofstade?
Hofstade is a populated place.
How many people live in Hofstade?
Population about 5,927.
What is the elevation of Hofstade?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Hofstade located?
It is at 50.96130, 4.02663 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hofstade in?
It is in Belgium.