Schönkirchen, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Schönkirchen is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 6,375. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,375 Population 953/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone

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About Schönkirchen

Schönkirchen

Schönkirchen is a municipality in the district of Plön, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

People

Population6,375
Density953/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population6,375
Population Density953 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates54.3333°, 10.2333°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)

About Schönkirchen

Schönkirchen is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 6,375. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

Climate in Schönkirchen

Schönkirchen has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -0.3° / 4.1° 66.8
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.4° / 4.5° 49.7
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.3° / 8° 49.6
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 3.9° / 12.6° 39.7
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.2° / 16.6° 51.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.9° 64.4
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 83.7
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 76.1
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.2° 65.6
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 7° / 13.2° 72.1
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.4° / 8° 63.7
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.9° / 5° 70.5
Schönkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density953/sq mi
Coordinates54.3333°N, 10.2333°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Germany avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 15, 2003.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 111 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Schönkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Schönkirchen

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule im Augustental - - - -
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Radio Stations near Schönkirchen

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
90s90s Rave - MP3
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps
Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 - MP3 48 kbps
Radio Wellenrausch - MP3
Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A - OGG 48 kbps
delta radio At Home - MP3

Museums in Schönkirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
50er Jahre Museum Kiel
Apotheken-Museum
Computermuseum - HAW Kiel (C21)
Freilichtmuseum Molfsee
Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum
Heimatmuseum Preetz
Heimatmuseum Wankendorf
Heimatstube
Holzschuhmuseum
Howaldtsche Metallgießerei
Kieler Hansekogge
Kieler Ofenmuseum
Kindheitsmuseum
Kunsthalle
Künstlermuseum Heikendorf
Maritimes Viertel e.V.
Maschinenmuseum Kiel-Wik
Medizinhistorisches Museum
Meeresbiologische Station Laboe
Museum des Kreises Plön
Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand
Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand
Museumsbrücke
Museumshafen Probstei
Probstei Museum
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Sealevel
Stadtgalerie
T-750 Kiel I Flandernbunker
Tor zur Urzeit
U-Boot U 995
Urzeithof
Warleberger Hof
Zoologisches Museum

Libraries in Schönkirchen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Apotheke0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bordesholm0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schönkirchen0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Plön0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Einfeld0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Holtenau0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Pries/Friedrichsort0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Pries/Friedrichsort0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
University Library0.0
ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft0.0

Farmers Markets in Schönkirchen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Molfsee
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Wik
Wochenmarkt Wik

Restaurants in Schönkirchen

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Giardino
Knossos

Cafes in Schönkirchen

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dorfteichcafe

Dentists in Schönkirchen

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carsten Baden
DE #9492664895
Nilsson

Train Stations in Schönkirchen

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiel-Oppendorf
Schönkirchen

Gas Stations in Schönkirchen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral

Banks in Schönkirchen

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Förde Sparkasse

Breweries in Schönkirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Czernys Küstenbrauerei
Czernys Küstenbrauerei
Kleiner Kobel
Kleiner Kobel
Lillebräu
Lillebräu

Stadiums & Teams in Schönkirchen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Schönkirchen

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hohn Air Base-Medium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sønderborg AirportSGDMedium Airport
Ærø Airfield-Small Airport
Ahrenlohe Airfield-Small Airport
Aukrug Airfield-Small Airport
Bjørnø Airfield-Small Airport
Drejø Airstrip-Small Airport
Grambeker Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenholm Airfield-Small Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordborg Pøl Airfield-Small Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield-Small Airport
Schleswig-Kropp Airfield-Small Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona Airfield-Small Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) Airfield-Small Airport
Uetersen-Heist Airfield-Small Airport
Wahlstedt Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Schönkirchen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Freudenholm-Ruhleben
Ostseeklinik Schönberg-Holm
Rehaklinik Selenter See

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schönkirchen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Marienkirche Schönkirchen

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 Schönkirchen

What is the population of Schönkirchen?

Schönkirchen has a population of 6,375 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 953 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Schönkirchen?

Schönkirchen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

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