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Cuxhaven, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Cuxhaven is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 52,677. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 52,677 |
| Population Density | 688 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8683°, 8.6990° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (789 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,394 |
About Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 52,677. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Cuxhaven vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,394 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 2,054 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $92,600 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $463 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.2% |
| Housing Units | 21,071 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 827 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 76.6 sq mi (198.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8683°N, 8.6990°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 | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Cuxhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Cuxhaven
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freie Waldorfschule Cuxhaven | - | - | - | - |
| Döser Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Ritzebütteler Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Groden | - | - | - | - |
| Döser Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Seefahrtschule Cuxhaven | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sahlenburg | - | - | - | - |
| Abendrothschule | - | - | - | - |
| Manfred-Pelka-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Das Blaue Klassenzimmer | - | - | - | - |
| Amandus-Abendroth-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Realschule Cuxhaven | - | - | - | - |
| VHS der Stadt Cuxhaven | - | - | - | - |
| Süderwischschule | - | - | - | - |
| Lichtenberg-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen Cuxhaven | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Cuxhaven-Mitte | - | - | - | - |
| Gorch-Fock-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cuxhaven
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mittelweser | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NSR Stadtradio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio WNK | ethno, oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cuxhaven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronauticum | ||||
| Bernsteinzimmer | ||||
| Deutsches U-Boot-Museum | ||||
| Heimathaus Debstedt | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenwalde | ||||
| Historischer Lernort Neulandhalle | ||||
| Holländer-Windmühle Bederkesa | ||||
| J.-H.-Voß-Literaturmuseum | ||||
| Joachim-Ringelnatz-Museum | ||||
| Kranichhaus | ||||
| Kurioses Muschel-Museum Wremen | ||||
| MoorInformationsZentrum Ahlenmoor | ||||
| Museum Burg Bederkesa | ||||
| Museum des Handwerks | ||||
| Museum für Wattenfischerei | ||||
| Museum gegenstandsfreier Kunst | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Wurster Nordseeküste | ||||
| Niedersächsisches Deichmuseum | ||||
| Puppenstube Otterndorf | ||||
| Wattenmeer-Besucherzentrum Cuxhaven | ||||
| Windstärke 10 | ||||
| Worth-Huus | ||||
| Zeitwache |
Libraries in Cuxhaven
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei – Sommercamp Otterndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Cuxhaven | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Otterndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Geestland – Bad Bederkesa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cuxhaven
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafen Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarktplatz |
Hotels in Cuxhaven
50 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cuxhaven
109 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cuxhaven
31 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cuxhaven
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cuxhaven
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cuxhaven
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cuxhaven
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Cuxhaven
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cuxhaven
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cuxhaven
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cuxhaven
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cuxhaven
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cuxhaven
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cuxhaven
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cuxhaven
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cuxhaven
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cuxhaven
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cuxhaven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Liebe Cuxhaven |
Stadiums & Teams in Cuxhaven
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cuxhaven
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heide-Büsum Airport | HEI | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Husum-Schwesing Airport | QHU | Small Airport |
| Hüttenbusch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Karlshöfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Peter-Ording Airport | PSH | Small Airport |
| Seedorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cuxhaven
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ESSO-Station Angermair | |
| Hermes - JET Tankstelle | |
| Hermes Postfiliale | |
| Postbank | |
| Postbank Finanzcenter | |
| Postfiliale Cuxhaven Döse |
Treatment Centers in Cuxhaven
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik Nordseedeich | ||
| Kurklinik Strandrobbe | ||
| Reha Centrum Cuxhaven |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuxhaven
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christus Centrum Cuxhaven e.V. | |
| DITIB-Moschee Cuxhaven | |
| Emmaus Kirche | |
| Freie evangelische Gemeinde Cuxhaven | |
| Gnadenkirche | |
| Hauskapelle St. Pius | |
| Herz-Jesu-Kirche | |
| Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Johanneskirche | |
| Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz | |
| Martinskirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche - Gemeinde Cuxhaven | |
| St. Abundus | |
| St. Gertrud | |
| St. Marien | |
| St. Nicolai | |
| St. Petri | |
| Zentralfriedhof Brockeswalde |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
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What is the population of Cuxhaven?
Cuxhaven has a population of 52,677 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 688 people per square mile, spread across 76.6 square miles.
Is Cuxhaven expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,394, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Cuxhaven?
Cuxhaven has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cuxhaven?
There are 2,054 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cuxhaven?
The median home value in Cuxhaven is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463. The homeownership rate is 42.8%.