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Kankelau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Kankelau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 209. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
209 Population 29/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,203 Median Income
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4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,203 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,800 home value, $464/mo rent

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People

Population209
Density29/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,203

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,800
Rent$464
Ownership77.0%
Housing Units84

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population209
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates53.5498°, 10.5681°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (976 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.7 inches (42 cm)
Median Household Income$32,203

About Kankelau

Kankelau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 209. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Kankelau is $32,203, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 8 business establishments.

Income: Kankelau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,203
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kankelau is $92,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $464 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 77.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 84 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$92,800
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$464
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.0%
Owner-Occupied77.0%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units84

Property Tax

Climate in Kankelau

Kankelau has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.8° 67.8
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.9° 52.7
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.3° / 8.6° 53.7
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 3.1° / 14.2° 40.9
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.5° 51.2
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 10° / 21.4° 70.4
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.7° 75.4
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.3° 72.3
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19.1° 54.4
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.6° 57.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.8° 56.9
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.6° 68.3
Kankelau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates53.5498°N, 10.5681°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Germany avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

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 M4.0 147 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 26 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 137 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Kankelau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Kankelau

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kankelau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Paul Weber Museum
Bismarck-Museum
Dachdeckermuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Lokschuppen Aumühle
Elbbergmuseum
Elbschifffahrtsmuseum
Ernst Barlach Museum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Fischereimuseum
Fliesenmuseum
Freiluftausstellung EinFlussReich
GeesthachtMuseum! im Krügerschen Haus
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Kreismuseum Herzogtum Lauenburg
Künstlerhaus Lauenburg
Lokschuppen Aumühle
Motoren-Museum
Mühlenmuseum
Museum Vergessene Arbeit Steinhorst
Otto-von-Bismarck-Stiftung
Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf
Stormarnsches Dorfmuseum
Vun Hus un Hoff
Zugpferdemuseum

Libraries in Kankelau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arno Surminski Gemeindebücherei Trittau0.0
Bibliothek des Hereon0.0
Bücherei Elbmarsch0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Dassendorf0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Lauenburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Geesthacht0.0
Stadtbücherei Schwarzenbek0.0

Farmers Markets in Kankelau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lauenburger Wochenmarkt
Markt
Wochenmarkt Barum
Wochenmarkt Büchen
Wochenmarkt in Lütjensee
Wochenmarkt Mölln
Wochenmarkt Poggensee
Wochenmarkt Schwarzenbek

Gas Stations in Kankelau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordoel

Breweries in Kankelau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Grönwohlder Hausbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Kankelau

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Airports Near Kankelau

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kankelau

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Klinik für Geriatrie, Reha- und AHB-Klinik für Onkologie, Gynäkologie, Urologie, Pneumologie
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
Rehabilitationsklinik für Psychosomatik / für pflegende Angehörige
Sprachhaus
Susannenhaus
VAMED Klinik Geesthacht
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

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 Kankelau

What is the population of Kankelau?

Kankelau has a population of 209 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

Is Kankelau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,203, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $464 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 Kankelau?

Kankelau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kankelau?

There are 8 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kankelau?

The median home value in Kankelau is $92,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $464. The homeownership rate is 77.0%.

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