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Samern, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Samern is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 722. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
722 Population 62/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,004 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,004 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, $372/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population722
Density62/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,004

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,400
Rent$372
Ownership77.7%
Housing Units289

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population722
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates52.2981°, 7.2638°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$29,004

About Samern

Samern is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Samern is $29,004, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Samern vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,004
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Samern is $74,400, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $372 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 289 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$74,400
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$372
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.7%
Owner-Occupied77.7%
Renter-Occupied22.3%
Housing Units289

Property Tax

Climate in Samern

Samern has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0° / 5.2° 70.0
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0° / 6.2° 64.6
Mar 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10.1° 46.3
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15° 35.6
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.9° 52.8
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.8° 64.1
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 85.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.7° 90.0
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 57.8
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.4° 59.6
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 60.7
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.8° 58.8
Samern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates52.2981°N, 7.2638°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 26 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 24 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 109 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 100 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 115 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 36 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 128 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 106 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 24 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 139 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 36 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 104 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 28 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 93 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 83 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 86 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 150 km
Sep 28, 1997 3 km W of Kempen, Germany M3.4 121 km
Jun 2, 2003 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.4 104 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Samern has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Samern

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Piratenpower (NL) country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Radio RST MP3 128 kbps
Hete Hits (NL) MP3 256 kbps
Twente FM (NL) pop, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Noordvaarder Reiki (NL) healing, new wave MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Gigant FM (NL) dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Acacia (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Osnabrück undefined MP3
Shake!FM funk, hip-hop MP3
Skamusic Münster ska MP3 128 kbps
Brillux Radio AAC
Kiepenkerl Songwriter MP3 128 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Team FM Twente (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
Radio de Twentseboys (NL) nederlands, nederlandstalig MP3 128 kbps
piraten twente (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Radio074 (NL) local music, music MP3 320 kbps
Iceradio Germany electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth MP3 192 kbps
Radio Twentestad (NL) MP3 128 kbps
Jamz69 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Mottekstrehle MP3 16 kbps

Museums in Samern

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Weberei
Brasilien Museum
Briefmarkenmuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Metelen Land
Eiskeller Altenberge
Emslandmuseum
Europäische Märchengesellschaft
Falkenhof-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Friedrich Hartmann Museum
Geologisches Freilichtmuseum
Heimathaus
HeinrichNeuyBauhausMuseum
Hennie Kuiper Wielermuseum
Hölscherhof
Holskenmuseum Laer
Imkereimuseum
Krone Museum
Kutscherhaus
Leineweberhaus
Mühlenmuseum
Müllerskotten
Münsterländisches Feldbahnmuseum e.V.
Museum am Herrenberg
Museum Samern
Old Town Hall
Otto-Pankok-Museum
Povelturm
RadBahn Münsterland Posten 46
RadBahn Münsterland Posten 47
RadBahn Münsterland Posten 48
Rock'n'Popmuseum
Sandsteinmuseum
Schiffahrts-Museum Nordhorn
Speicher Bispinghof
Spielzeugmuseum
Stadtmuseum Nordhorn
Stadtmuseum und -archiv
Töpfereimuseum

Libraries in Samern

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek Steinfurt0.0
Bibliothek Campus Lingen0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Epe0.0
Bücherei Mesum0.0
Bücherei St. Anna, Neuenkirchen0.0
Bücherei St. Dionysius0.0
Bücherei St. Lamberti Ochtrup0.0
Das offene Bücherregal0.0
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Klausheide – Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bad Bentheim0.0
Kath Öffentliche Bibliothek St Cyriacus0.0
Kath. St.-Borromäus-Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Nordwalde0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lingen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Samern

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Rathaus
Auf dem Schilde
Blankeplatz
Markt
Markt Rheine
Vechtemarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Burgsteinfurt

Breweries in Samern

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Rolinck

Stadiums & Teams in Samern

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Samern

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Ahlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Atterheide AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Borken-Hoxfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkenberge AirfieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Dorsten-Am Kanal AirfieldSmall Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz AchmerSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamen-Heeren AirfieldSmall Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider FieldSmall Airport
Marl-Loemühle AirfieldSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Metelen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster-Telgte AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottmarsbocholt AirfieldSmall Airport
Quakenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Waltrop Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Wesel-Römerwardt AirfieldSmall 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 Samern

What is the population of Samern?

Samern has a population of 722 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

Is Samern expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,004, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $372 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 Samern?

Samern has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Samern?

There are 28 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Samern?

The median home value in Samern is $74,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $372. The homeownership rate is 77.7%.

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