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Karwitz, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Karwitz is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 794. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
794 Population 24/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,351 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,351 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent

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People

Population794
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,351

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$352
Ownership78.1%
Housing Units318

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population794
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates53.0833°, 11.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (591 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$27,351

About Karwitz

Karwitz is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 794. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Karwitz is $27,351, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Karwitz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,351
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Karwitz is $70,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 78.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 318 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$70,400
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$352
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.1%
Owner-Occupied78.1%
Renter-Occupied21.9%
Housing Units318

Property Tax

Climate in Karwitz

Karwitz has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 558 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.8° 46.5
Feb 2°C / 36°F -1.1° / 5° 33.3
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.7° / 8.9° 37.6
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 3.5° / 14.7° 28.5
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19° 49.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 10.2° / 22° 54.0
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.4° 73.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.1° 60.6
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 9° / 19.6° 45.2
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.8° 46.5
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.9° 40.9
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.6° 43.3
Karwitz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates53.0833°N, 11.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 37 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 141 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Karwitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Karwitz

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zusa OGG
Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen soul MP3 320 kbps
Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt electronic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zusa OGG
Dancefox Radio international MP3
Radio Zusa OGG 128 kbps
Radio PSR LEIPZIG emo MP3
Radio Zusa MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Karwitz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Swinmark" Grenzlandmuseum e.V.
Altes Küsterhaus / Heimatmuseum
Amtsturm
Archäologisches Zentrum
Danneil-Museum
Das Blaue Haus
Dat Lütt Museum
Expo-Ausstellung "Grenzgänge"
Heimatmuseum
Historisches Feuerwehrmuseum
Jenny-Marx-Haus
Museum im Alten Zollhaus
Museum Wustrow
Naturum Göhrde
Rundlingsmuseum Wendland
Stones Fan Museum
Waldemarturm

Libraries in Karwitz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Clenze0.0
Bürgerhaus / Dat Olle Amtsgericht0.0
Gemeindebücherei Amt Neuhaus0.0
Nicolas-Born-Bibliothek0.0
Nicolas-Born-Bibliothek0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Lüchow0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Karwitz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Salzwedeler Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Dannenberg
Wochenmarkt in Lüchow

Restaurants in Karwitz

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mama Rose
Zum Kamin

Breweries in Karwitz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
WendlandBräu

Stadiums & Teams in Karwitz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karwitz

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Berliner Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ummern AirfieldSmall Airport
Wilsche Glider FieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

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 Karwitz

What is the population of Karwitz?

Karwitz has a population of 794 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles.

Is Karwitz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,351, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $352 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 Karwitz?

Karwitz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Karwitz?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Karwitz?

The median home value in Karwitz is $70,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $352. The homeownership rate is 78.1%.

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