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Gross Meckelsen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Gross Meckelsen is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 503. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 28/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,599 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,599 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $418/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population503
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,599

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$418
Ownership75.7%
Housing Units201

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population503
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates53.2867°, 9.4478°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.1 inches (49 cm)
Median Household Income$31,599

About Gross Meckelsen

Gross Meckelsen is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gross Meckelsen is $31,599, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Gross Meckelsen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,599
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gross Meckelsen is $83,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $418 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 75.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 201 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,600
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$418
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.7%
Owner-Occupied75.7%
Renter-Occupied24.3%
Housing Units201

Property Tax

Climate in Gross Meckelsen

Gross Meckelsen has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 755 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4.3° 68.6
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 5.1° 53.2
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 1.1° / 9.1° 54.5
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 4° / 14.6° 34.1
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.7° / 18.5° 67.9
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.5° 75.8
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.9° 83.3
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.2° 77.0
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.3° 52.9
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 57.5
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.9° / 8.2° 58.9
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.6° / 5.1° 71.5
Gross Meckelsen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates53.2867°N, 9.4478°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above Germany avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 68 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 96 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 121 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in

Gross Meckelsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Gross Meckelsen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ankerherz pop MP3 192 kbps
Bomfisch Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mittelweser pop MP3 192 kbps
NSR Stadtradio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gross Meckelsen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anna Maria
Christinenhaus
Cohn-Scheune
Deutsches Klein- und Feldbahn Museum
Feuerwehr museum
Handwerkermuseum
Handwerksmuseum
Heimathaus
Heimathausanlage Plönjeshausen
Heimathausgelände Hesedorf
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Historische Landmaschinen
Kleinbahn-EG Deinste
Klostermuseum Zeven
Meyerhof
Mühlenmuseum Moisburg
Mühlenmuseum Moisburg
Museum Altes Land
Museumsbahn
Rudolf Schäfer Haus
Schimmes Huus
Ünnerstedter Spieker
Verein für Bäuerliches Hauswesen Bliedersdorf e. V.

Libraries in Gross Meckelsen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Zeven0.0
Bücherei Jork0.0
Bücherschrank0.0
Bücherstube Fintel0.0
Friedrich-Huth-Bücherei0.0
Medienzentrum0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rotenburg/Wümme0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Gross Meckelsen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rotenburger Wochenmarkt
Schafmarktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Gross Meckelsen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel & Restaurant Schröder
Zur Kloster-Mühle

Restaurants in Gross Meckelsen

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel & Restaurant Schröder
Zur Kloster-Mühle

Cafes in Gross Meckelsen

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café im Kliemannsland
Das Café - Zum Dübel

Theme Parks in Gross Meckelsen

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kliemannsland

Stadiums & Teams in Gross Meckelsen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gross Meckelsen

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bremen AirportBRELarge Airport
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Celle Army AirfieldMedium Airport
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Celle-Arloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Hodenhagen AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Höpen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoya AirfieldSmall Airport
Hüttenbusch AirfieldSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge AirfieldSmall Airport
Osterholz-Scharmbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Scheuen AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-BrunsiekSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarmstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Wenzendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Weser-Wümme AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gross Meckelsen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Median Klinik Gyhum

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 Gross Meckelsen

What is the population of Gross Meckelsen?

Gross Meckelsen has a population of 503 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.

Is Gross Meckelsen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,599, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $418 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gross Meckelsen?

Gross Meckelsen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gross Meckelsen?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gross Meckelsen?

The median home value in Gross Meckelsen is $83,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $418. The homeownership rate is 75.7%.

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