Location & Surroundings

Hestenga is a moor(s) in Vestfold, Norway, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Drammen, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Oslo is 53 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tonsberg flyplass, Jarlsberg, 33 km away.

Overview

Hestenga is a raised bog.

It is located in Hof Municipality, Norway.

Basic Data

  • Country Norway
  • Located in Hof Municipality
  • Type moor(s) (MOOR)
  • an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils

Geography

  • Coordinates
    59° 33' 52" N, 10° 6' 27" E
  • Elevation DEM: 61 m
  • Timezone Europe/Oslo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Krone (NOK)
  • Phone Prefix +47

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Hestenga

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hestenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 3.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 5.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.

Temperature
3.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 3.1 2.9 1 89 1,011.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 0.9 2.1 343 95 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
12h -0.3 1.8 336 94 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 5.8 1.2 78 68 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 55 237.9 n/a
Tomorrow 3.5 0.9 89 81 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 98 86.2 n/a
30h 2.9 1.1 153 87 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
36h 3.3 1.3 124 90 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 6.6 3.4 158 93 1,018.1 1.02 / 1.02 100 13.1 n/a
Tuesday 7.9 5.0 150 97 1,009.0 3.30 / 4.32 100 7.2 n/a
54h 5.8 4.0 333 92 1,005.8 8.21 / 12.53 100 0.0 n/a
60h 3.8 1.8 288 92 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.14 3 0.0 n/a
66h 11.4 0.4 304 64 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 96 234.7 n/a
Wednesday 6.0 1.5 191 93 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 57 119.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hestenga?
Now 3.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 5.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 238 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 Hestenga today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Hestenga?
Local time is 06:53. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hestenga?
Hestenga is a moor(s).
What is the elevation of Hestenga?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Hestenga located?
It is at 59.56443, 10.10758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hestenga in?
It is in Norway.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2024-01-27
geonames https://www.geonames.org/9200458

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