Location & Surroundings

Diekirch is a first-order administrative division in Luxembourg with 35,764 inhabitants, at 191 m elevation. The national capital Luxembourg is 28 km to the south. The nearest airport is Luxembourg Findel Airport, 27 km away.

Also known as: Dikrech · Kanton Dikrech · Kanton Diekirch · Canton de Diekirch

Overview

Canton of Diekirch is canton in Luxembourg — LB ee vun den zwielef Lëtzebuerger Kantonen.

It is located in Diekirch District, Luxembourg.

The population is about 35,764 (2024).

It covers about 205 square kilometre.

Also known as: ES Canton de Diekirch

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Basic Data

  • Country Luxembourg
  • Located in Diekirch District
  • Area 205 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 51' 42" N, 6° 8' 51" E
  • Elevation DEM: 191 m
  • Timezone Europe/Luxembourg
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 35,764
  • Pop. Density 1,044 p/km²
  • Built-up 20.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +352

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

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Dikrech
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Kanton Dikrech
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Kanton Diekirch
Canton de Diekirch

Weather in Diekirch

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

Now -0.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 7.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 187 W/m2.

Temperature
-0.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 -0.1 1.9 317 92 1,011.6 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 7.5 3.4 337 62 1,014.7 0.03 / 0.03 60 186.7 n/a
12h 2.1 1.6 317 89 1,018.4 0.03 / 0.06 5 93.8 n/a
18h 0.6 1.4 12 93 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow -0.2 1.4 58 92 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 7.0 4.0 112 60 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 192.5 n/a
36h 0.9 3.0 94 86 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 116.8 n/a
42h -0.2 1.8 120 86 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
Sunday 2.1 2.4 146 92 1,011.9 0.79 / 0.79 100 0.0 n/a
54h 8.9 7.5 216 86 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.69 94 29.9 n/a
60h 9.1 7.8 189 89 1,004.6 0.00 / 0.21 100 44.8 n/a
66h 8.0 9.1 238 89 1,004.0 3.60 / 3.81 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 7.2 8.2 231 91 1,005.4 0.00 / 0.71 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Diekirch?
Now -0.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 7.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 187 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 Diekirch today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 9h 14m.
What is the local time in Diekirch?
Local time is 17:27. Time zone: Europe/Luxembourg (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Diekirch?
Diekirch is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Diekirch?
Population about 35,764.
What is the elevation of Diekirch?
DEM 191 m.
Where is Diekirch located?
It is at 49.86155, 6.14750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Diekirch in?
It is in Luxembourg.

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Last updated 2025-01-25
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