Location & Surroundings
Benken is a marsh(es) in Agder, Norway, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tvedestrand, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Oslo is about 160 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Arendal Airport, 41 km away.
Overview
Benken is DE Sumpf in Norwegen.
It is located in Gjerstad, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Gjerstad
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
58° 53' 9" N, 8° 48' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 470 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:48
- Sunrise 07:42
- Sunset 16:33
- Day length 8 h 51 min
Other marsh(es)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benken
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benken, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 W/m2.
Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,033.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 357 | 77 | 1,033.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.3 | 2.0 | 14 | 63 | 1,034.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.1 | 1.5 | 327 | 84 | 1,037.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.9 | 1.1 | 298 | 83 | 1,037.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.5 | 1.1 | 297 | 74 | 1,037.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 0.7 | 256 | 52 | 1,037.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.0 | 1.0 | 299 | 64 | 1,037.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 63.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.8 | 1.1 | 295 | 58 | 1,037.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.7 | 1.3 | 312 | 57 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 0.5 | 164 | 50 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 1.2 | 3 | 68 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.9 | 1.5 | 346 | 75 | 1,032.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.1 | 1.6 | 347 | 81 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benken?
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 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 Benken today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 16:33 (local time). Day length about 8h 51m.
What is the local time in Benken?
Local time is 16:48. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benken?
Benken is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Benken?
DEM 470 m.
Where is Benken located?
It is at 58.88596, 8.80235 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benken in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry