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Sonnewalde, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Sonnewalde is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 3,692. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,692 Population 78/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,677 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,677 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,400 home value, $362/mo rent

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About Sonnewalde

Sonnewalde

Sonnewalde is a town in the Elbe-Elster district, in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated 8 km northwest of Finsterwalde.

People

Population3,692
Density78/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,677

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,400
Rent$362
Ownership76.6%
Housing Units1,477

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population3,692
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates51.6922°, 13.6473°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (574 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,677

About Sonnewalde

Sonnewalde is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 3,692. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Sonnewalde is $26,677, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 144 business establishments.

Income: Sonnewalde vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,677
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)144

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonnewalde is $72,400, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $362 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,477 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$72,400
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$362
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.6%
Owner-Occupied76.6%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units1,477

Property Tax

Climate in Sonnewalde

Sonnewalde has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 551 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.5° 44.7
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -2° / 5.1° 34.1
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.3° / 9.2° 39.6
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.2° 27.3
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.7° 55.8
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.1° 51.6
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.3° 67.4
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.1° 60.7
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20.1° 45.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 39.0
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.6° / 8.1° 42.9
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -1° / 4.4° 42.9
Sonnewalde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area47.6 sq mi (123.3 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates51.6922°N, 13.6473°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 142 km
Jan 16, 1990 Poland M4.1 141 km
Mar 4, 1990 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M4.0 149 km
Aug 10, 1991 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.9 149 km
May 21, 1991 5 km SW of Przemków, Poland M3.9 147 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NNW of Gromadka, Poland M3.8 147 km
Apr 10, 1990 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland M3.8 142 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 122 km
Oct 19, 1994 4 km SSW of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.7 142 km
Oct 3, 1990 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.7 121 km
Jan 10, 1997 5 km SE of Nowe Miasteczko, Poland M3.6 148 km
Sep 14, 1993 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 149 km
Jun 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 147 km
Dec 27, 1994 5 km NNE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 141 km
Jan 6, 1994 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.6 125 km
Apr 7, 1993 4 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 146 km
May 19, 1997 8 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 150 km
Feb 15, 1994 6 km NW of Gromadka, Poland M3.5 146 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 133 km
Aug 5, 1994 3 km NE of Gryfów ?l?ski, Poland M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Sonnewalde has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Sonnewalde

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Walddrehna - - - -
Grundschule Walddrehna - - - -
Grundschule Sonnewalde - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sonnewalde

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deutschrock - MP3 128 kbps
Lebkuchen Radio christmas, weihnachten MP3 128 kbps
Radio Love On Air 2010 mixed music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sonnewalde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ausstellung Niederlausitzer Museumseisenbahn
Bergbaumuseum 'Schachtentwässerungsanlage Klettwitz'
Besucherbergwerk F60
Biotürme Lauchhammer
Brikettfabrik Louise
Brikettfabrik Louise
Dorfmuseum Bornsdorf
Elster Natoureum
Elstermühle Plessa
Feuerwehrmuseum
Freilichtmuseum Höllberghof
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Sallgast
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Kostebrau
Kreismuseum Finsterwalde
Kunstgussmuseum Lauchhammer
Mitteldeutsches Marionettentheatermuseum
Mühlenhofmuseum
Naturparkzentrum erlebnisREICH
Niederlausitz-Museum
Park der Bergbaurelikte
Schulmuseum
Technikmuseum
Weißgerbermuseum

Libraries in Sonnewalde

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library of Finsterwalde0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kirchhain0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonnewalde

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Elsterwerda
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt (dienstags und donnerstags)

Restaurants in Sonnewalde

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pension und Landgaststätte Lindenkrug
Sportlerheim Walddrehna

Castles in Sonnewalde

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

21
Hinterschloss
Vorderschloss

Train Stations in Sonnewalde

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Walddrehna

Gas Stations in Sonnewalde

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SB Tank

Banks in Sonnewalde

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Elbe-Elster

Stadiums & Teams in Sonnewalde

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Ski Resorts Near Sonnewalde

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wintersport in Steina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Elstra 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sonnewalde

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Berlin Brandenburg AirportBERLarge Airport
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Holzdorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Altes Lager Airfield-Small Airport
Brauna Airfield-Small Airport
Bronkow Airfield-Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Großenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Kamenz Airfield-Small Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Lipová Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield-Small Airport
Nardt Airfield-Small Airport
Oehna Airfield-Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield-Small Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Saarmund Airfield-Small Airport
Schönhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Schwarzheide/Schipkau Airfield-Small Airport
Spremberg-Welzow Airfield-Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonnewalde

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Goßmar
Dorfkirche Wehnsdorf
Dorfkirche Zeckerin
Kirche
Kirche Walddrehna
Stadtpfarrkirche

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 Sonnewalde

What is the population of Sonnewalde?

Sonnewalde has a population of 3,692 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 47.6 square miles.

Is Sonnewalde expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,677, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $362 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 Sonnewalde?

Sonnewalde has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sonnewalde?

There are 144 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonnewalde?

The median home value in Sonnewalde is $72,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $362. The homeownership rate is 76.6%.

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