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Sonnschied, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Sonnschied is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 130. Elevation: 1,342 ft (409 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 130 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.8167°, 7.3833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,008 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.7 inches (60 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,404 |
About Sonnschied
Sonnschied is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 130. The city sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet (409 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Sonnschied vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,404 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 5 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $55,200 |
| 80% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $276 |
| 76% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Housing Units | 52 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sonnschied
Sonnschied has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 724 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8167°N, 7.3833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Sonnschied has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.0").
Radio Stations near Sonnschied
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| swr4 kaiserslautern | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Kaiserslautern | charts, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RPR1. Trier | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| SR 2 Off-Beat | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GANORIUM Radio | club, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRAP | chilled trap, dub | MP3 192 kbps | |
| techno paradize | deep, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cityradio St. Wendel | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Rüsselsheim | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Westerwald | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RPR1. Kaiserslautern | 80er, 90er | MP3 |
Museums in Sonnschied
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Archäologiepark Belginum | ||||
| Auswanderermuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Wald&Natur | ||||
| Heimathaus zur Krone | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hunsrück-Museum | ||||
| Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel | ||||
| Kalkbergwerk am Königsberg | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Neuerkirch | ||||
| Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel | ||||
| Landesmuseum Birkenfeld | ||||
| Niederkumbder Mühle | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Schinderhannesturm | ||||
| W. O. von Horn Museum | ||||
| Wein-und Heimatmuseum |
Libraries in Sonnschied
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadbücherei Wolfstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Idar-Oberstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sonnschied
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallusplatz | |||||
| Veitsrodter Prämienmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Simmern |
Breweries in Sonnschied
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirner Privatbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Sonnschied
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sonnschied
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Kubota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sonnschied
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bell-Hundheim UL | — | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Folschviller Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imsweiler UL | — | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Koblenz-Winningen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Landau-Ebenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laufenselden Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Limburg-Elz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendig Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Michelbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Montabaur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nannhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nastätten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roßberg Becherbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Singhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Söller Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wershofen/Eifel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sonnschied
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Edelsteinklinik Bruchweiler | ||
| Salvea Reha |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sonnschied?
Sonnschied has a population of 130 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.
Is Sonnschied expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,404, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $55,200 (80% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $276 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sonnschied?
Sonnschied has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sonnschied?
There are 5 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sonnschied?
The median home value in Sonnschied is $55,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $276. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.