Gersten, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Gersten is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,212. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Gersten
Gersten is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,212 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5833°, 7.5167° |
| 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 | 30.8 inches (782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
About Gersten
Gersten is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,212. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Climate in Gersten
Gersten has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 62.9 sq mi (162.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5833°N, 7.5167°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Gersten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Gersten
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gersten
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HITZZZ!! (NL) | deutsch, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio RST | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Piratenpower (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Shake!FM | funk, hip-hop | MP3 | |
| Radio Osnabrück | undefined | MP3 | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gigant FM (NL) | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Gersten
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Ruthemühle | ||||
| Alte Schule Bokeloh | ||||
| Bienenmuseum | ||||
| Brennereimuseum Haselünne | ||||
| Dörps- un Burnstowen | ||||
| Emsland Archäologie Museum | ||||
| Emslandmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Haus Nieland | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Haselünne | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Höckel | ||||
| Historische Kinotechnik | ||||
| Hölscherhof | ||||
| Krone Museum | ||||
| Kutscherhaus | ||||
| Meyers Haus | ||||
| Museen an der Koppelschleuse | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Arenberg'sche Rentei | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Meppen |
Libraries in Gersten
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Campus Lingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Holte-Lastrup | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei Löningen | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Ahmsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Evangelische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbürerei St. Philippus und Jacobus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei KÖB | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gersten
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Löninger Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Marktplatz Recke |
Restaurants in Gersten
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gersten
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gersten
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gersten
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gersten
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Herz Jesu |
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What is the population of Gersten?
Gersten has a population of 1,212 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 62.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gersten?
Gersten 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. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
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