Lichtenau, Germany
Bavaria · Germany
Lichtenau is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,741. Elevation: 1,604 ft (489 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lichtenau
Lichtenau is a market town in the district of Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. A small village/town of roughly 3,780 population on the “Castle Road” theme route of Southern Germany. It lies at 390 meters above sea level with an area of 41.39 km2. A very traditional little town, it is also home to the “Veste Lichtenau” (castle) which now houses the Nuremberg Archives.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,741 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.1598°, 10.3794° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (890 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.3 inches (36 cm) |
About Lichtenau
Lichtenau is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,741. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet (489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Climate in Lichtenau
Lichtenau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 829 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1598°N, 10.3794°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.2").
Radio Stations near Lichtenau
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Bayern | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitradio RT1 Nordschwaben | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bamberg | easy listening, regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockantenne Symphonic-Rock | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bubble Radio | dancehall, dub | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 8 - Megaher(t)z für Mittelfranken | public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hamlar | classic rock oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Smile | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Hamlar | classic rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Galaxy Mittelfranken | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80er Pop-Rock | 80s, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 8 - Ansbach DE | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lichtenau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus | ||||
| Brunnenhausmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Pinsel- und Bürstenmuseum | ||||
| Fränkischen Feldbahnmuseum | ||||
| Fränkisches Museum Feuchtwangen | ||||
| German Christmas Museum | ||||
| Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus | ||||
| Gustav-Weisskopf-Museum | ||||
| Haus der Geschichte Dinkelsbühl | ||||
| Haus der Heimat | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Spatz | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Zoller | ||||
| Historiengewölbe und Staatsverlies | ||||
| Limeseum Ruffenhofen | ||||
| Markgrafenmuseum | ||||
| Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum | ||||
| Museum 3. Dimension | ||||
| Museum FLUVIUS - Fluss und Teich | ||||
| Museum in der Schulscheune | ||||
| Museum KulturLand Ries / Teil 1 | ||||
| Museum KulturLand Ries / Teil 2 | ||||
| Oldtimer-Museum | ||||
| Orgelbaumuseum Steinmayer | ||||
| RothenburgMuseum | ||||
| Sängermuseum | ||||
| Schäfertanzmuseum | ||||
| Schloßmuseum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst | ||||
| Wasserhaus |
Libraries in Lichtenau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansbacher Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Auhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wört | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kulturhaus am Ochsenhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbücherei Aurach | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbücherei Stödtlen | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatliche Bibliothek Ansbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Dinkelsbühl | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ellwangen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Oettingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Feuchtwangen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Wassertrüdingen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lichtenau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Der Marktplatz Herriedens | |||||
| Ellwanger Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Ansbach | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Herrieden | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Rothenburg ob der Tauber |
Hotels in Lichtenau
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lichtenau
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lichtenau
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lichtenau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Hauf KG | ||||
| Rook-Bräu | ||||
| Schwannen Bräu | ||||
| Stefansbräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Lichtenau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lichtenau
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmensteinhang | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Familienabfahrt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Burgbernheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lichtenau
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Airport | NUE | Large Airport |
| Adolf Würth Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Augsburg Airport | AGB | Medium Airport |
| Niederstetten Army Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aalen Heidenheim Elchingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ansbach-Petersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Ditzenbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Windsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bartholomä-Amalienhof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berneck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bibergau Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blaubeuren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bopfingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burgebrach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burgheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dinkelsbühl-Sinbronn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donauwörth-Genderkingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donzdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dörzbach-Hohebach Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Ellwangen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Feuchtwangen Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Friesener Warte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fürth-Seckendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Geilsheim UL | - | Small Airport |
| Gerolzhofen Model Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gerstetten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Giebelstadt Airport | GHF | Small Airport |
| Giengen/Brenz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gruibingen-Nortel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gundelfingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Günzburg-Donauried Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gunzenhausen-Reutberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermuthausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herzogenaurach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hettstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Heubach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hornberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ingelfingen-Bühlhof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ippesheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Irsingen-Hesselberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kitzingen Airfield | KZG | Small Airport |
| Laichingen Jakob Laur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leuzendorf Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mittelfischach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neresheim Gliderfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neustadt/Aisch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nördlingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberrot-Glashofen UL | - | Small Airport |
| Ochsenfurt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lichtenau
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Schlosskirche Thürnhofen |
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UFO Sightings Near Lichtenau
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lichtenau.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heilbronn (germany) | 2011 | 9/13/2011 Heilbroon, Baden-Werttemberg, Germany, Spear, 12:00 afternoon light silver metalic spear. |
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What is the population of Lichtenau?
Lichtenau has a population of 3,741 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lichtenau?
Lichtenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.
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