Location & Surroundings
Knesselare is a town in Flanders, Belgium with 7,889 inhabitants, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aalter, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Brussels is 73 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ursel, 4 km away.
Also known as: Knesselaere
Overview
Knesselare is town in Knesselare municipality, Belgium — NL plaats in de gelijknamige Oost-Vlaamse gemeente, België.
It is located in Aalter, Belgium.
Basic Data
- Country Belgium
- Located in Aalter
- 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° 8' 22" N, 3° 24' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 7,889
- Pop. Density 2,927 p/km²
- Built-up 20.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:25
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 19:56
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Knesselare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Knesselare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 3.6 | 247 | 90 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 6.6 | 262 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 417.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 6.6 | 243 | 65 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 294.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 6.6 | 231 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 6.5 | 224 | 78 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 8.4 | 233 | 65 | 1,018.8 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 100 | 208.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 7.9 | 239 | 73 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 226.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 6.3 | 246 | 88 | 1,021.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.0 | 4.6 | 270 | 78 | 1,023.0 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 93 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 5.6 | 299 | 68 | 1,025.9 | 0.13 / 0.24 | 100 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 2.1 | 324 | 63 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 257.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 1.7 | 207 | 70 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.3 | 1.7 | 247 | 72 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Knesselare?
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 19.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 417 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 Knesselare today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 19:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Knesselare?
Local time is 15:25. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Knesselare?
Knesselare is a populated place.
How many people live in Knesselare?
Population about 7,889.
What is the elevation of Knesselare?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Knesselare located?
It is at 51.13932, 3.41282 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Knesselare in?
It is in Belgium.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry