Location & Surroundings
Folkestad is a secondary in Telemark, Norway, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Notodden, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Oslo is about 110 km to the east. The nearest airport is Notodden Airport, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type bridge (BDG)
- a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
Geography
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Coordinates
59° 25' 33" N, 9° 4' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 65 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 106 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:33
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 19:02
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other bridges nearby
Weather in Folkestad
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Folkestad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 13.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 211 W/m2.
Temperature
11.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,031.1 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 | 11.0 | 1.7 | 50 | 92 | 1,031.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 1.9 | 14 | 97 | 1,030.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 81 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 1.6 | 41 | 98 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.5 | 1.6 | 24 | 96 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.0 | 2.2 | 71 | 71 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 210.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 1.3 | 29 | 89 | 1,025.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 1.1 | 3 | 95 | 1,025.1 | 0.92 / 1.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 0.6 | 335 | 95 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.4 | 1.3 | 186 | 76 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 0.7 | 161 | 91 | 1,025.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 2 | 126.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.9 | 1.5 | 264 | 83 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 1.2 | 223 | 82 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.2 | 3.9 | 202 | 69 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 199.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Folkestad?
Now 11.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 13.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 211 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 Folkestad today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Folkestad?
Local time is 22:33. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Folkestad?
Folkestad is a bridge.
What is the elevation of Folkestad?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Folkestad located?
It is at 59.42591, 9.07193 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Folkestad in?
It is in Norway.