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Besdorf, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Besdorf is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 234. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
234 Population 68/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,332 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,332 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $415/mo rent

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People

Population234
Density68/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,332

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$415
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units94

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population234
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates54.0501°, 9.3600°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.2 inches (46 cm)
Median Household Income$31,332

About Besdorf

Besdorf is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 234. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Besdorf is $31,332, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 9 business establishments.

Income: Besdorf vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,332
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)9

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Besdorf is $83,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $415 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 94 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,000
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$415
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units94

Property Tax

Climate in Besdorf

Besdorf has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.4° / 3.9° 62.7
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.5° / 4.3° 41.8
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F 1.1° / 7.9° 41.2
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 31.4
May 12.1°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.6° 50.8
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 11° / 19.6° 72.7
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 87.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 13° / 22° 105.9
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.5° 73.0
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 7° / 13.6° 79.7
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.4° 72.1
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.2° 66.8
Besdorf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates54.0501°N, 9.3600°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Germany avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 134 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 123 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Besdorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Besdorf

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide schlager MP3 128 kbps
deutschFM deutschfm, neudeutsch MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Besdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Deutsche Zweiradsammlung Walter Thede
Dithmarsium
Dorfmuseum
Dörpsmuseum
Freimaurer Museum
Hablik Lounge
Heimatmuseum Lägerdorf
Heimatmusuem
Kameramuseum Beidenfleth
Kanalmuseum ATRIUM
Kreismuseum Prinzeßhof
Naturkundemuseum Wilster
Stadtgalerie im Elbeforum
Steinzeitpark Dithmarschen
Steinzeitpark Dithmarschen
Wenzel-Hablik-Museum

Libraries in Besdorf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Brokdorf0.0
Bücherei Hanerau-Hademarschen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Itzehoe0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Besdorf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bürgermeister-Golz-Platz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarktplatz

Breweries in Besdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Wacken Brauerei GmbH & Co KG

Stadiums & Teams in Besdorf

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Airports Near Besdorf

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Leck AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordholz-Spieka AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wenzendorf AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Besdorf

What is the population of Besdorf?

Besdorf has a population of 234 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Besdorf expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,332, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $415 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Besdorf?

Besdorf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 18.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Besdorf?

There are 9 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Besdorf?

The median home value in Besdorf is $83,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $415. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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