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Dahn, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Dahn is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 4,994. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,994 Population 308/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,967 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,967 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,200 home value, $416/mo rent

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About Dahn

Dahn

Dahn is a municipality in the Südwestpfalz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated in the Palatinate Forest, approximately 15 km southeast of Pirmasens, and 25 km west of Landau. It is part of the Verbandsgemeinde of Dahner Felsenland.

People

Population4,994
Density308/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,967

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,200
Rent$416
Ownership57.9%
Housing Units1,998

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population4,994
Population Density308 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates49.1510°, 7.7784°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (913 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$29,967

About Dahn

Dahn is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 4,994. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Dahn is $29,967, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 195 business establishments.

Income: Dahn vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,967
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dahn is $83,200, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $416 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 57.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,998 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,200
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$416
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.9%
Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Housing Units1,998

Property Tax

Climate in Dahn

Dahn has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -0.7° / 3.9° 68.0
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 5.1° 63.2
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 61.4
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.4° / 15.3° 41.3
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.6° 73.1
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.4° 75.4
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 14° / 24.4° 69.9
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.2° 70.2
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.6° 52.6
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 7.1° / 14.3° 60.1
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 3.2° / 8.3° 65.3
Dec 2.5°C / 37°F 0.3° / 4.7° 89.9
Dahn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates49.1510°N, 7.7784°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Germany avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

987 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 9, 2022.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 126 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 138 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 72 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 145 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 125 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 144 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 66 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 72 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 142 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 53 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 121 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 87 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 118 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 102 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 68 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 67 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 79 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 132 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 122 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Dahn has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Dahn

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Dahn - - - -
Schulzentrum Dahn - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dahn

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DASDING - AAC 96 kbps
SWR dasding ard, pop MP3 128 kbps
swr4 kaiserslautern - MP3 128 kbps
Est FM (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Radio Weinstrasse pfälzer rockpop, schlager MP3
Antenne Kaiserslautern charts, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 1 (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
DASDING - Chillout - AAC 128 kbps
Antenne Landau lokalsender, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Pirmasens modern MP3 192 kbps
Radio Weinstrasse - AAC
Antenne Pfalz lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio BEETHOVEN boston, boston symphony orchestra MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Dahn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Samenklenge
Altes Rathaus
August-Becker-Museum
Burgeninformationszentrum der Gemeinde Lemberg
Burgmuseum
Bürstenbindermuseum Ramberg
Casemate de Neunhoffen
Casemate Rieffel
Conservatoire des Transports
Deutsches Schuhmuseum Hauenstein
Dynamikum
Eisenhüttenmuseum
Elmsteiner Wappenschmiede
Erzgrube Sankt-Anna-Stollen
fifty's museum
Forsthaus Fleckenstein
Haus der Nachhaltigkeit
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Informationszentrum Besucherbergwerk
La Cour de Marie - Musée agricole
Maison de l'Archéologie des Vosges du Nord
Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt
Musée d'antan
Musée de la Bataille du 6 août 1870
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée Français du Pétrole
Musée gallo-romain
Musée Historique et Industriel, Musée du Fer
Musée Westercamp
Museum Sickingerhöhe
Museum unterm Trifels
Ouvrage Schoenenbourg
Pfälzisches Sportmuseum
Sammlung von Pferdekopf-Ölpumpen
Slevogthof
Stadtmuseum
Westwallmuseum
Westwallmuseum
Zinnfiguren Museum

Libraries in Dahn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Erfweiler0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Zinswiller0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei St. Josef Annweiler0.0
Die Bücherei0.0
Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Internationales Medienzentrum Elmstein0.0
Kath. Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Dahn0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Cyriakus Gossersweiler0.0
Médiathèque de Soultz-sous-Forêts0.0
Relais culturel Les Dominicains0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Annweiler0.0
Stadtbücherei Bad Bergzabern0.0

Farmers Markets in Dahn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place de la République
Wochenmarkt Pirmasens

Hotels in Dahn

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Eyberg
Hotel Felsenland
Pfalzblick Wald Spa Resort

Restaurants in Dahn

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asia Wok
Blümchen & Beere Café und Eisgenuss
Dahner Hütte - PWV - Im Schneiderfeld
Divino Restaurant | Pizzeria | Cocktailbar
Felsengraf
Mensa Schulzentrum Dahn
Neudahner Weiher
Papavy Restaurant
Pastaria
Pfalzblick
Pizzeria Deluxe
Pizzeria Ischia
Ratsstube
Waldhütte am Büttelwoog
Wasgauperle

Cafes in Dahn

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafè Am Markt
Café Zürn Bäckerei & Konditorei
Wasgau Bäckerei & Café

Theatres in Dahn

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Otfried-von-Weißenburg-Theater

Castles in Dahn

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neudahn Castle

Clinics in Dahn

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Felsenland Klinik Dahn

Dentists in Dahn

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt Dr. Zimmermann

Veterinaries in Dahn

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarzt Dr. Gräbenteich

Train Stations in Dahn

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dahn

Gas Stations in Dahn

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SBK-Tankstelle
Shell

Banks in Dahn

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Südwestpfalz - Filiale Dahn
VR Bank Südliche Weinstraße-Wasgau eG

Gyms in Dahn

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitnessstudio Spengler

Breweries in Dahn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chez Georges
Park Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Dahn

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dahn

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hundseck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monte Kubota 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dahn

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Mannheim-City AirportMHGMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Dürkheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield-Small Airport
Baden-Oos Airfield-Small Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bexbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Bining Airfield-Small Airport
Eßweiler Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Lachen-Speyerdorf-Small Airport
FSV Illtal Airfield-Small Airport
Gros Rederching Airfield-Small Airport
Grünstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Haguenau Airfield-Small Airport
Haßloch Airfield-Small Airport
Herrenteich Airfield-Small Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield-Small Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield-Small Airport
Imsweiler UL-Small Airport
Kehl-Sundheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kirn Airfield-Small Airport
Kusel-Langenbach Airfield-Small Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield-Small Airport
Landau-Ebenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield-Small Airport
Linkenheim Airfield-Small Airport
Ludwigshafen Airfield-Small Airport
Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Marpingen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Musbach Airfield-Small Airport
Offenburg-Baden Airfield-Small Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Oppenheim Airfield-Small Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Rastatt Airfield-Small Airport
Rheinstetten Glider Field-Small Airport
Roßberg Becherbach Airfield-Small Airport
Salmbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Schweighofen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dahn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postagentur Dahn

Treatment Centers in Dahn

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Edith-Stein-Fachklinik
Liebfrauenthal
Reha Westpfalz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dahn

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle St. Michael
Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius Dahn
Protestantische Pfarrkirche Dahn

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 Dahn

What is the population of Dahn?

Dahn has a population of 4,994 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 308 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles.

Is Dahn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,967, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $416 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Dahn?

Dahn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dahn?

There are 195 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dahn?

The median home value in Dahn is $83,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $416. The homeownership rate is 57.9%.

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