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Rühn, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Rühn is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 706. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
706 Population 43/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,932 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,932 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population706
Density43/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,932

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Ownership78.7%
Housing Units282

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population706
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates53.8210°, 11.9399°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.5 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$28,932

About Rühn

Rühn is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 706. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rühn is $28,932, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Rühn vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,932
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rühn is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 78.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 282 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,600
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.7%
Owner-Occupied78.7%
Renter-Occupied21.3%
Housing Units282

Property Tax

Climate in Rühn

Rühn has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -1.6° / 3.1° 53.7
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.3° 39.9
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 0.5° / 7.9° 38.1
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4° / 14° 31.0
May 12.9°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.2° 44.3
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.3° 63.3
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.7° 75.8
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.4° 61.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10° / 18.9° 53.8
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.4° 50.7
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.4° 48.6
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -0.2° / 4° 58.2
Rühn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates53.8210°N, 11.9399°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Germany avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 84 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Rühn has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Rühn

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ostseewelle MP3 192 kbps
(((EBM-Radio))) MP3 320 kbps
80s80s Breakdance MP3
80s80s Soul Ballads MP3
Wismar FM charts, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 40plus (DK) MP3 256 kbps
Radio Hellbach 60s, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Schranz.in - Hardtechno MP3 128 kbps
80s80 Summerhits 80er, sommer MP3
Ostseewelle - Weihnachts Hits MP3
Ostseewelle - Soft Hits MP3
Ostseewelle - West MP3 192 kbps
80s80s Alternative 80's, alternative / indie MP3
Schranz.in hardtechno, schranz MP3 128 kbps
Supermix MP3 128 kbps
Schlagerwelle MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rühn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agrar-Museum Viezen
Agrarmuseum Kobrow II
Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Groß Raden
Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Groß Raden - Besucherzentrum
Burgwall
DDR Museum Mecklenburg
Dorfmuseum Lohmen
Gertrudenkapelle
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Konversions- und Raketenmuseum
Kunstmuseum Schwaan
Kutschenmuseum
Natur-Museum Goldberg mit Bauerngarten
Norddeutsches Krippenmuseum
Oldtimer-Museum
Stadtmuseum Güstrow

Libraries in Rühn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek FHövpr0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Fahrbibliothek des Landkreises0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Schwaan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Schwaan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Warin0.0
Uwe Johnson Bibliothek0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Rühn

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rühn

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rühn

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Waldeck

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rühn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Klosterkirche Rühn
Solarkirche Zernin

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 Rühn

What is the population of Rühn?

Rühn has a population of 706 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.

Is Rühn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,932, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rühn?

Rühn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rühn?

There are 28 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rühn?

The median home value in Rühn is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388. The homeownership rate is 78.7%.

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