Sign In Register

Lehe, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Lehe is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 1,155. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,155 Population 53/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,473 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,473 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $402/mo rent

Discover Lehe, Germany

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Lehe

Lehe

Lehe is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

People

Population1,155
Density53/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,473

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$402
Ownership78.2%
Housing Units462

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,155
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates54.3414°, 9.0237°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,239 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$31,473

About Lehe

Lehe is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 1,155. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Lehe is $31,473, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Lehe vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,473
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lehe is $80,400, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $402 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 78.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 462 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$80,400
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$402
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.2%
Owner-Occupied78.2%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units462

Property Tax

Climate in Lehe

Lehe has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 867 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -0.5° / 3.9° 75.8
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 4.6° 55.4
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 1° / 7.9° 53.1
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 3.8° / 13° 39.1
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17° 55.1
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.8° 76.4
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.2° 92.5
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 93.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.3° 84.5
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6.5° / 13.2° 88.2
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 3° / 7.9° 70.4
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F 0.5° / 4.8° 83.7
Lehe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates54.3414°N, 9.0237°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above Germany avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Lehe has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Lehe

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skala FM (DK) hits, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Alfa Gold (DK) - MP3
Radio Fratz - MP3 320 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide schlager MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lehe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahrenviölfelder Torfpresse
Alte Münze
Brahmshaus
Deutsche Zweiradsammlung Walter Thede
Dithmarscher Landesmuseum
Haus der Fotografie
Haus Peters
Hebbelmuseum
Herrenhaus Hoyerswort
Kohlosseum Kohlmuseum
Modellbahnzauber
Multimar Wattforum
Museum am Meer
Museumshafen
Museumsinsel
Nationalpark-Haus
NaTour Centrum
NordseeMuseum Husum - Nissenhaus
Ostenfelder Bauernhaus
Packhaus
Phänomania
Poppenspäler Museum
Roter Haubarg
Schifffahrtsmuseum Nordfriesland
Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Schloss vor Husum
Theodor-Storm-Haus
Tischlereimuseum Friedrichstadt
Vogelkoje
Weihnachtshaus Husum

Libraries in Lehe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek am Meer0.0
Bücherstube Stapel0.0
Dänische Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Husum0.0
Stadtbibliothek Husum0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Tönning0.0

Farmers Markets in Lehe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Husumer Wochenmarkt
Krabbenverkauf Gila
Tönninger Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Stadiums & Teams in Lehe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lehe

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air Base-Medium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe Airfield-Small Airport
Aventoft Airfield-Small Airport
Bredstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg Airfield-Small Airport
Leck Airfield-Small Airport
Nordborg Pøl Airfield-Small Airport
Nordholz-Spieka Airfield-Small Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield-Small Airport
Rødekro Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp Airfield-Small Airport
Tønder Airfield-Small Airport
Uetersen-Heist Airfield-Small Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Lehe

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Erholungswerk Post Postbank Telekom
Erholungszentrum Büsum
Evangelisches Kurzentrum GODE TIED
Nordseeklinik Erlengrund

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Lehe.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Lehe

What is the population of Lehe?

Lehe has a population of 1,155 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

Is Lehe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,473, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $402 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 Lehe?

Lehe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lehe?

There are 45 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lehe?

The median home value in Lehe is $80,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $402. The homeownership rate is 78.2%.

Nearby Cities

Compare Lehe with another city: