Location & Surroundings
Forest of Dean is a forest(s) in England, United Kingdom, at 141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lydney, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital London is about 170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Gloucestershire Airport, 29 km away.
Overview
Forest of Dean is geographical, historical and cultural region in Gloucestershire, England.
It is located in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Also known as: DE Dean-Forest, Royal Forest of Dean, Wald von Dean
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Type forest(s) (FRST)
- an area dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 47' 0" N, 2° 33' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 141 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:39
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 19:08
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Forest of Dean
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Forest of Dean, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 21.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
5.9 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 21.3 | 5.9 | 299 | 52 | 1,024.3 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 3.6 | 17 | 65 | 1,025.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 331.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.8 | 2.2 | 18 | 89 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 0.8 | 89 | 91 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 4.1 | 206 | 51 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 339.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 2.1 | 199 | 70 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 324.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 2.4 | 185 | 95 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.8 | 1.2 | 262 | 97 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 2.0 | 223 | 59 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 298.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 3.0 | 333 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 295.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 1.4 | 3 | 94 | 1,020.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.6 | 0.8 | 233 | 93 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.3 | 3.5 | 231 | 56 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 275.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Forest of Dean?
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 21.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 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 Forest of Dean today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 19:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Forest of Dean?
Local time is 19:39. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Forest of Dean?
Forest of Dean is a forest(s).
What is the elevation of Forest of Dean?
DEM 141 m.
Where is Forest of Dean located?
It is at 51.78333, -2.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Forest of Dean in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Forest of Dean