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Jarchau, Germany

Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

Jarchau is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 593. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
593 Population 230/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,950 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,950 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $395/mo rent

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People

Population593
Density230/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,950

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$395
Ownership29.8%
Housing Units237

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population593
Population Density230 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates52.6554°, 11.8958°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony-Anhalt
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (550 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$26,950

About Jarchau

Jarchau is a small town in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 593. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Jarchau is $26,950, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Jarchau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,950
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jarchau is $79,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $395 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 29.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 237 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,000
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$395
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership29.8%
Owner-Occupied29.8%
Renter-Occupied70.2%
Housing Units237

Property Tax

Climate in Jarchau

Jarchau has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 553 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.6° / 3.9° 45.9
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -1.5° / 5.3° 30.8
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F 0.2° / 9.6° 33.3
Apr 10°C / 50°F 3.7° / 16.2° 22.5
May 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 52.9
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 11.3° / 23.6° 60.2
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.6° 71.2
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 12.7° / 24.8° 58.0
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 47.2
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 5.8° / 14.8° 48.4
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.7° 38.2
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5.4° 44.5
Jarchau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates52.6554°N, 11.8958°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 148 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 108 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 136 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 123 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Jarchau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Jarchau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altmärkisches Museum
Bahnhof Jerichow
Bismarckmuseum
Burgmuseum Schloßfreiheit
Elbe-Land-Museum
Elbtor
Haus der Flüsse
Heimat-, Buddelschiff- und Schulmuseum Tangerhütte
Hofmuseum Läufer
Kloster Jerichow
Koslowski's Familienmuseum
Kreisheimatmuseum
Kupferschmiedemuseum Tangermünde
Landesfeuerwehrmuseum Sachsen Anhalt
Museumsscheune
Nordwall Classic Garage
Prignitz-Museum
RundfunkMuseum
Schulzens Zeitreise
Sportmuseum Stendal
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Tangermünde
Turmuhrenmuseum
Winckelmann Museum

Libraries in Jarchau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Osterburg0.0
Bürgerhaus Jerichow0.0
Patientenbibliothek AWO Fachkrankenhaus Jerichow0.0
Stadtbibliothek "Anna Seghers" Stendal0.0
Stadtbibliothek Seehausen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Tangermünde0.0
Steinkabinett0.0
Touristinformation Jerichow0.0

Farmers Markets in Jarchau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Stendaler Wochenmarkt
Topfmarkt

Breweries in Jarchau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Schulzens Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Jarchau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jarchau

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zerbst AirfieldMedium Airport
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Burg AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Stechow-FerchesarSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Mühlingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Magdeburg City AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckern-Tryppehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschersleben Glider FieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönebeck-Zackmünde AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz SegeletzSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Stölln-Rhinow AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jarchau

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Lindtorf
Kirche Jarchau
St. Katharinen
St. Margaretha

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 Jarchau

What is the population of Jarchau?

Jarchau has a population of 593 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 230 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is Jarchau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,950, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $395 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Jarchau?

Jarchau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jarchau?

There are 23 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jarchau?

The median home value in Jarchau is $79,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $395. The homeownership rate is 29.8%.

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