Büren, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Büren is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 22,263. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

22,263 Population 288/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone

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People

Population22,263
Density288/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population22,263
Population Density288 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates51.5511°, 8.5596°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)

About Büren

Büren is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 22,263. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

Climate in Büren

Büren has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 870 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -0.2° / 5.5° 82.9
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0° / 6.5° 65.5
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10.3° 58.4
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.1° / 15.1° 43.4
May 13.3°C / 56°F 7.6° / 19° 75.1
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22° 69.8
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 93.3
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13° / 24.1° 96.2
Sep 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 62.0
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14.9° 64.2
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.5° / 9.6° 77.1
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 0.9° / 6.2° 82.4
Büren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area77.2 sq mi (199.9 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates51.5511°N, 8.5596°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 105 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 148 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 107 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 141 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 144 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 94 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 92 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 145 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 111 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 94 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 64 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 136 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 122 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 126 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 136 km
Mar 11, 2008 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany M3.4 143 km
Aug 29, 2001 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany M3.4 137 km
Jun 2, 2003 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.4 144 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 106 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Büren has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Büren

12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gesamtschule Büren - - - -
Josef Grundschule - - - -
Richard-von-Weizsäcker-Berufskolleg - - - -
Schulzentrum Büren - - - -
Josefschule - - - -
Grundschule Harth - - - -
Waldschule Büren - - - -
Liebfrauengymnasium - - - -
Mauritiusgymnasium - - - -
Moritz-von-Büren-Schule - - - -
Ludwig-Erhard-Berufskolleg - - - -
Grundschule Lindenhof - - - -
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Radio Stations near Büren

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
_DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! #mashup, bass MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio BACH bach, classic MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE balearic house, deep house MP3 192 kbps
WDR COSMO -- (https) diversity, global MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio HOUSE dance, dance music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sauerland 80er, 90er MP3 128 kbps
BreakZ HipHop & House edm, elektro MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE melodic trance, trance MP3 192 kbps
WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe - UNKNOWN
BFBS Germany mix MP3 128 kbps
Feierfreund - MP3
Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz eclectic MP3 320 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner ambient, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers HARDCORE electronic, electronica MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio LOVEHITS liebe, liebeslieder MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
move IT Radio edm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larmo pop music MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio 2010er 2010's, 2010er MP3 192 kbps
L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Büren

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Sägemühle Remblinghausen
Ars Sacrale
Besucherbergwerk Ramsbeck
BilstEinblicke
Das Kleine SonntagsMuseum
Deutsches Polizeimuseum
Deutsches Traktoren und Modellauto Museum
Diözesanmuseum
Eberhard Henneböle Museum
Erinnerungsstätte Wewelsburg 1933–1945
Fahrradmuseum Westermeier
Gedenkstätte Pauline von Mallinckrodt
Heimathaus
Heimathaus
Heimathaus Mastholte
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“
Heimatmuseum Ostenland
Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
Hellweg-Museum
Historisches Grubenhaus
Historisches Museum im Marstall
Karnevalsmuseum
Kreismuseum Wewelsburg
Kunstverein Paderborn
Lambachpumpe
Mittelmühle
Mühlenmuseum
Museum Haus Hövener
Museum in der Kaiserpfalz
Naturkundemuseum im Marstall
Peters SchokoWelt
Psychiatrie-Museum
Quax-Hangar
Residenzmuseum Schloß Neuhaus
Salzmuseum
Sammlung Nachtmann
Schäferkämper Wassermühle
Schieferbau Nuttlar
Städt. Museum Haus Kupferhammer
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum "Schatzkammer Propstei"
Steinmuseum
Visionarium
Volkssternwarte Paderborn

Libraries in Büren

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arthothek0.0
Bibliothek Elsen (Stadtbibliothek Paderborn)0.0
Bibliothek Paderborn / Außenstelle Schloß Neuhaus0.0
Briloner Stadtbücherei0.0
Christliche Bibliothek0.0
Erzbischöfliche Akademische Bibliothek Paderborn0.0
Kath. öffentl. Bücherei0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Etteln0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Geseke0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Herz-Jesu0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius Stadtheide0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Johannes Baptist0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Michael Kirchborchen0.0
Medienzentrum im Erzbistum Paderborn0.0
Open Library Eden0.0
Präsenzbibliothek der Theologischen Fakultät Paderborn0.0
Stadtbibliothek Salzkotten0.0
Stadtbibliothek Warstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek, Kinder- und Computerabteilung0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius Warstein0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek Paderborn0.0

Farmers Markets in Büren

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lichthofmarkt
Warsteiner Wochenmarkt
Wilkeplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Elsen

Hotels in Büren

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ackfeld
Kretzer
Margarethen-Hof

Restaurants in Büren

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Happe
Gaststätte Gödde
Kretzer
Margarethen-Hof
Moritz
Pizza Milano
Restaurant-Bistro Château
Sorbas
Thang Long
Wirtshaus Steven
Zarenhof
Zum Tannenhof

Cafes in Büren

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Pott
Goeken backen
Gottes Grüner Garten
Pfennigfuchser
Stilbruch
Tuxinh Bubble Tea

Theatres in Büren

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waldarena

Monuments in Büren

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ehrenmal

Castles in Büren

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Ringelstein
Schloss Erpernburg

Dentists in Büren

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hans-Josef Schäfer
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Ulrich Lammert

Veterinaries in Büren

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierärztliche Gemeinschaftspraxis Büren FGS

Bus Stations in Büren

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Büren, Schulzentrum
DE #544424285

Gas Stations in Büren

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
Spenner Mineralöl
Star
Total

Banks in Büren

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank
Volksbank
Volksbank Brilon-Büren-Salzkotten

Gyms in Büren

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Das Loft
Xtrasport

Breweries in Büren

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altenrüthener Landbierbrauerei
Havarie
Josefs Bräu
Lippstädter Brauerei Thombansen
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer

Stadiums & Teams in Büren

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Büren

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hesselbacher Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Büren

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Bückeburg Air Base-Medium Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Ahlen Airfield-Small Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Menden Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield-Small Airport
Atterheide Airfield-Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield-Small Airport
Beelen Airfield-Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield-Small Airport
Korbach Airfield-Small Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield-Small Airport
Menden-Barge Airfield-Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Meschede-Schüren Airfield-Small Airport
Oelde Bergeler Airfield-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield-Small Airport
Rinteln Airfield-Small Airport
Schameder Airfield-Small Airport
Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield-Small Airport
Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield-Small Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Werdohl-Küntrop Airfield-Small Airport
Westerenger Airfield-Small Airport
Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Büren

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
König

Treatment Centers in Büren

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aslan-Klinik
Aslan-Kurpark-Villa
Klinik Eichholz
Klinik Solequelle
Klinik Solequelle
Klinik Wiesengrund
Reha-Klinik Panorama
Reha-Klinik Schloss Hamborn
Reha-Sportgemeinschaft Paderborn von 1953 e.V.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Büren

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Erlöserkirche
Fatima Gebetszentrum Büren
Friedhofskapelle
Kalvarienkapelle
Kapelle Sankt Michael Weine
Kluskapelle
Loreto-Kapelle
Maria Heimsuchung
Maria Immaculata
Mariengrotte
Markuskapelle
Pfarrkirche St. Johannes Baptist
Sakramentskapelle Corpus Christi
Sankt Antonius
Sankt Birgitta
Sankt Johannes Baptist
Sankt Kilian
Sankt Nepomuk
St. Antonius
St. Johannes Nepomuk Harth
St. Nikolaus

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 Büren

What is the population of Büren?

Büren has a population of 22,263 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 288 people per square mile, spread across 77.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Büren?

Büren has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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