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Velgast, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Velgast is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 2,016. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,016 Population 77/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,600 home value, $338/mo rent

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About Velgast

Velgast

Velgast is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Velgast has its own railway station.

People

Population2,016
Density77/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,600
Rent$338
Ownership51.1%
Housing Units806

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,016
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates54.2720°, 12.8108°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (655 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Velgast

Velgast is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 2,016. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Velgast is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Velgast vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Velgast is $67,600, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $338 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 51.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 806 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,600
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$338
71% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.1%
Owner-Occupied51.1%
Renter-Occupied48.9%
Housing Units806

Property Tax

Climate in Velgast

Velgast has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 628 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.4° / 3.3° 47.0
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4° 39.0
Mar 3.5°C / 38°F -0.1° / 7.1° 41.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F 3° / 12.4° 35.4
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.7° 50.1
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 64.8
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.6° / 22.3° 63.8
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 12.6° / 22.3° 72.2
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.7° / 18.3° 56.3
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13° 56.9
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.6° 47.4
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.4° 53.6
Velgast experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates54.2720°N, 12.8108°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 36 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Velgast has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Velgast

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Velgast
Berufliche Schule des Landkreises NVP (Nebenstelle)
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Museums in Velgast

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bibelzentrum Barth
Darßer Arche
DOK Barth
Experimentarium
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Im Mühlentor"
Papenhof Barth
Rettungsschuppen
Salzmuseum
Schulmuseum im Trebeltal
Schwalbenhaus
Troposphärenfunkstation "Bunker Eichenthal"
Vineta-Museum
Vorpommersches Kartoffelmuseum
Windjammer-Museum

Libraries in Velgast

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherturm0.0
Kurkaten Kiek In0.0
Max Hünten Haus0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Velgast

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bio- und Regionalmarkt
Markt
Regional- und Kunstmarkt

Hotels in Velgast

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carmina am See

Restaurants in Velgast

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carmina am See

Train Stations in Velgast

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Velgast

Banks in Velgast

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Breweries in Velgast

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Marlower Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Velgast

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Velgast

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportFNBMedium Airport
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kostervig Mon AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs AirfieldSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Velgast

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haus am Meer
Ostseeklinik Prerow
Ostseeklinik Zingst

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velgast

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christus-Kirche

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 Velgast

What is the population of Velgast?

Velgast has a population of 2,016 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 26.1 square miles.

Is Velgast expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $67,600 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $338 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Velgast?

Velgast has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Velgast?

There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Velgast?

The median home value in Velgast is $67,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $338. The homeownership rate is 51.1%.

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