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Detern, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Detern is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,687. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 2,687 |
| Population Density | 97 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2114°, 7.6627° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (786 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,266 |
About Detern
Detern is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,687. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Detern vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,266 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 105 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,200 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $441 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,075 |
Property Tax
Climate in Detern
Detern has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 757 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 27.7 sq mi (71.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2114°N, 7.6627°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Detern has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Detern
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Detern | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Detern
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle | - | MP3 |
Museums in Detern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Bünting Tee Museum | ||||
| Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel) | ||||
| Fehnmuseum Eiland | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Esterwegen | ||||
| Haus Samson | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Historische Schmiede | ||||
| Klottje Huus | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen | ||||
| Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn | ||||
| Mühlen- und Heimatmuseum Scharrel | ||||
| Museumsbauernhaus Neemann | ||||
| Oll Reef Hus | ||||
| Ostfriesen Bräu | ||||
| Postgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Sägereimuseum | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Schulmuseum Folmhusen | ||||
| Teilrekonstruktion Kloster Ihlow | ||||
| Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| von-Velen-Anlage | ||||
| Waagehäuschen |
Libraries in Detern
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Franziskushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-öff. Bücherei Friesoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Veenhusen "Lese-Eule" | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentl. Bücherei Hilkenbrook | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei Sedelsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei St. Georg Strücklingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Scharrel | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei - St. Michael | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei Altenoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| köb | 0.0 | |||||
| köb - katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB - St. Ansgar Elisabethfehn-Süd | 0.0 | |||||
| Petrus-Bücherei-Loga | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Ansgar Barßel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Detern
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorfplatz Hesel | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Detern
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Detern
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Detern
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Detern
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Detern
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Detern
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Detern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Detern
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Detern
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Detern
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bali REHApoint |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Detern
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sankt-Martin-Kirche | |
| St. Stephani- und Bartholomäi |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Detern
What is the population of Detern?
Detern has a population of 2,687 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 27.7 square miles.
Is Detern expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,266, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $441 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Detern?
Detern has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Detern?
There are 105 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Detern?
The median home value in Detern is $88,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $441. The homeownership rate is 60.0%.