Location & Surroundings
Kongsten is a settlement in Ostfold, Norway, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fredrikstad, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Oslo is 80 km to the north. The nearest airport is Rygge, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
59° 11' 56" N, 10° 57' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,635 p/km²
- Built-up 31.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 19:45
- Day length 13 h 7 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kongsten
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongsten, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 15.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 14.0 | 1.2 | 224 | 79 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 0.7 | 110 | 87 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.6 | 1.3 | 103 | 86 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 2.7 | 208 | 65 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 291.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 3.1 | 193 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 179.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 6.3 | 217 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.2 | 6.9 | 182 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 7.6 | 175 | 94 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 57.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.4 | 6.0 | 202 | 98 | 1,003.1 | 14.61 / 15.22 | 100 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 7.1 | 221 | 89 | 1,000.4 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 8.1 | 236 | 82 | 998.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 5.5 | 226 | 62 | 998.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 391.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 2.6 | 296 | 77 | 997.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 93 | 179.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongsten?
Now 14.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 15.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 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 Kongsten today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 19:42 (local time). Day length about 13h 02m.
What is the local time in Kongsten?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kongsten?
Kongsten is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongsten?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Kongsten located?
It is at 59.19878, 10.95490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongsten in?
It is in Norway.