Balje, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Balje is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,109. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Balje
Balje is a municipality in the district of Stade, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,109 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8282°, 9.1331° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.1 inches (1,273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
About Balje
Balje is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,109. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Climate in Balje
Balje has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 866 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 26.3 sq mi (68.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8282°N, 9.1331°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Balje has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Balje
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Balje | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balje
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mittelweser | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NSR Stadtradio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide | schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| deutschFM | deutschfm, neudeutsch | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Balje
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Börde-Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Zementmuseum | ||||
| Dithmarsium | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Freimaurer Museum | ||||
| Heimat- und Buddelmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube Oberndorf | ||||
| Hemmorium | ||||
| Historische Seilerei / Reeperbahn | ||||
| Historischer Kornspeicher | ||||
| Historischer Lernort Neulandhalle | ||||
| J.-H.-Voß-Literaturmuseum | ||||
| Kanalmuseum ATRIUM | ||||
| Kehdinger Küstenschiffahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Kranichhaus | ||||
| Museum gegenstandsfreier Kunst | ||||
| Natureum Niederelbe | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum Wilster | ||||
| Norddeutsches Radiomuseum | ||||
| Puppenstube Otterndorf | ||||
| Skatclubmuseum | ||||
| Stadtgalerie im Elbeforum | ||||
| Waldmuseum Wingst |
Libraries in Balje
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Brokdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Otterndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Marne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balje
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt in Himmelpforten |
Restaurants in Balje
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balje
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Balje
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz | ||||
| Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz |
Stadiums & Teams in Balje
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balje
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Medium Airport |
| Hohn Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Schleswig Air Base | WBG | Medium Airport |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Ahrenlohe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aukrug Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fischbek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heide-Büsum Airport | HEI | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höpen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Husum-Schwesing Airport | QHU | Small Airport |
| Hüttenbusch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf Airfield | IZE | Small Airport |
| Karlshöfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Peter-Ording Airport | PSH | Small Airport |
| Schleswig-Kropp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Seedorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stade Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uetersen-Heist Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wenzendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balje
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Marienkirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balje
What is the population of Balje?
Balje has a population of 1,109 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balje?
Balje has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 20.5 inches of snow.
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