Location & Surroundings
Hestnes is a peninsula in Rogaland, Norway, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tananger, 3 km to the west. The national capital Oslo is about 310 km to the east. The nearest airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola, 8 km away.
Overview
Hestnes is promontory in Stavanger municipality, Norway.
It is located in Stavanger, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Stavanger
- Type promontory(-ies) (PROM)
- a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
Geography
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Coordinates
58° 56' 52" N, 5° 37' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 282 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:04
- Sunrise 08:17
- Sunset 16:25
- Day length 8 h 8 min
Weather in Hestnes
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hestnes, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 8.8 C, max wind 13.7 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 28 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.82 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 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 261 | 77 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 3.9 | 294 | 84 | 1,003.8 | 3.81 / 3.81 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 8.2 | 322 | 74 | 1,002.0 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 7.2 | 312 | 65 | 1,001.3 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.0 | 13.7 | 329 | 90 | 996.8 | 1.27 / 1.82 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.1 | 7.4 | 294 | 56 | 993.1 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.8 | 10.5 | 353 | 58 | 989.9 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.8 | 13.2 | 355 | 73 | 991.0 | 0.37 / 0.81 | 16 | 69.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.8 | 16.4 | 337 | 70 | 992.8 | 0.04 / 0.85 | 98 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 17.1 | 343 | 69 | 995.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 16.0 | 342 | 67 | 998.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.9 | 13.3 | 340 | 60 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 43 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 9.5 | 328 | 56 | 1,007.3 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 87 | 48.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hestnes?
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 8.8 C, max wind 13.7 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 28 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hestnes today?
Sunrise around 08:17 and sunset around 16:25 (local time). Day length about 8h 08m.
What is the local time in Hestnes?
Local time is 04:04. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hestnes?
Hestnes is a promontory(-ies).
What is the elevation of Hestnes?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Hestnes located?
It is at 58.94765, 5.62588 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hestnes in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry