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Aurich, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Aurich is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 40,319. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 40,319 |
| Population Density | 502 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.4696°, 7.4824° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.3 inches (770 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,434 |
About Aurich
Aurich is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 40,319. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Aurich vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,434 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,572 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $96,800 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $484 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Housing Units | 16,128 |
Property Tax
Climate in Aurich
Aurich has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 859 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (207.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4696°N, 7.4824°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in |
Aurich has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Aurich
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Westerende-Kirchloog | - | - | - | - |
| Hinnerk Haidjer Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Wiesens | - | - | - | - |
| Finkenburgschule | - | - | - | - |
| Realschule Aurich | - | - | - | - |
| Reilschule | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Waldorfschule Ostfriesland | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sandhorst | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Egels | - | - | - | - |
| Astrid Lindgren Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Walle | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Moordorf | - | - | - | - |
| Reilschule | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Christliche Schule Ostfriesland | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Christliche Schule Ostfriesland | - | - | - | - |
| HTG Ihlow | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Waldorfschule Ostfriesland | - | - | - | - |
| Kunstschule miraculum | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Wallinghausen | - | - | - | - |
| Turnhalle Astrid Lindgren Schule, Hinnerk Haidjer Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Hinnerk Haidjer Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Astrid Lindgren Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Lamberti-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Ulricianum | - | - | - | - |
| Integrierte Gesamtschule | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen 1 Aurich | - | - | - | - |
| IGS Aurich-West | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen 1 Aurich | - | - | - | - |
| Sporthalle IGS Aurich-West | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen 1 Aurich | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Moordorf | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Upstalsboom | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aurich
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta (NL) | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso (NL) | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle | - | MP3 |
Museums in Aurich
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Seilerei | ||||
| August-Gottschalk-Haus | ||||
| Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte | ||||
| Buddelschiff-Museum | ||||
| Bünting Tee Museum | ||||
| Dörpmuseum Münkeboe | ||||
| Druckereimuseum | ||||
| Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Fehnmuseum Eiland | ||||
| Gedenkstätte KZ Engerhafe | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum | ||||
| Gulfhof Bengen | ||||
| Haus Samson | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historische Schmiede | ||||
| Historisches Museum | ||||
| Klottje Huus | ||||
| Leben am Meer | ||||
| Miraculum MitMachMuseum | ||||
| Moormuseum Moordorf | ||||
| Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich | ||||
| Oll Reef Hus | ||||
| Oma-Freese-Huus | ||||
| Ostfriesen Bräu | ||||
| Schlickmuseum | ||||
| Teilrekonstruktion Kloster Ihlow | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Wald- und Moormuseum Berumerfehn | ||||
| Wattenhuus | ||||
| Ziegeleimuseum | ||||
| Zwei-Siele-Museum |
Libraries in Aurich
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fachstelle der Upstalsboom-Gesellschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Oldersum | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Veenhusen "Lese-Eule" | 0.0 | |||||
| Landschaftsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Petrus-Bücherei-Loga | 0.0 | |||||
| Selbstlernzentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Esens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aurich
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Markt | |||||
| Dorfplatz Hesel | |||||
| Markthalle | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel |
Hotels in Aurich
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aurich
50 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aurich
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Aurich
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Aurich
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aurich
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Aurich
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Aurich
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Aurich
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aurich
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Aurich
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aurich
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aurich
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Aurich
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Aurich
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aurich
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aurich
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Helgoland-Düne Airport | HGL | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aurich
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| DPD | |
| Hermes | |
| Hermes Pickup | |
| Post Lotto u. Geschenke Shop Onneken |
Treatment Centers in Aurich
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aurich
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Salam Islamisches Kulturzentrum Aurich e.V. | |
| Andreaskirche Plaggenburg | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde | |
| Evangelische Gemeinschaft | |
| Freie evangelische Gemeinde Aurich | |
| Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche | |
| Johanniskirche | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kirche Barstede | |
| Kirche Ochtelbur | |
| Kirche Wallinghausen | |
| Lamberti Turm | |
| Lambertikirche | |
| Lukas-Kirche | |
| Markus-Kirche | |
| Martin-Luther-Kirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Aurich | |
| Reformierte Kirche | |
| Sankt Ludgerus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Aurich
What is the population of Aurich?
Aurich has a population of 40,319 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 502 people per square mile, spread across 80.3 square miles.
Is Aurich expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,434, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $484 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Aurich?
Aurich has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Aurich?
There are 1,572 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Aurich?
The median home value in Aurich is $96,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $484. The homeownership rate is 57.4%.