Location & Surroundings
Modalen is a tertiary in Telemark, Norway, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vennesla, about 130 km to the south. The national capital Oslo is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Valle flyplass, 51 km away.
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
-
Coordinates
59° 26' 51" N, 7° 56' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 115 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:24
- Sunrise 07:59
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Weather in Modalen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Modalen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 3.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 5 W/m2.
Temperature
1.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,019.4 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 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 123 | 99 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 3.3 | 137 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 2.22 / 2.22 | 100 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.8 | 0.9 | 359 | 99 | 1,005.0 | 8.24 / 10.46 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.2 | 2.5 | 274 | 90 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.2 | 3.5 | 283 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.7 | 2.4 | 267 | 58 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 203.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.7 | 0.9 | 244 | 78 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.7 | 1.2 | 224 | 88 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.9 | 1.4 | 152 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.1 | 3.8 | 178 | 98 | 1,010.2 | 0.56 / 0.57 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 2.4 | 183 | 97 | 1,009.4 | 0.15 / 0.72 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 2.0 | 263 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.0 | 1.4 | 277 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Modalen?
Now 1.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 3.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 5 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 Modalen today?
Sunrise around 07:59 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 30m.
What is the local time in Modalen?
Local time is 18:24. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Modalen?
Modalen is a valley.
What is the elevation of Modalen?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Modalen located?
It is at 59.44752, 7.94393 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Modalen in?
It is in Norway.