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Weißwasser, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Weißwasser is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 22,099. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
22,099 Population 503/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,355 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,355 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $366/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population22,099
Density503/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,355

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,200
Rent$366
Ownership20.2%
Housing Units8,840

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population22,099
Population Density503 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates51.5040°, 14.6402°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$26,355

About Weißwasser

Weißwasser is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 22,099. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Weißwasser is $26,355, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 862 business establishments.

Income: Weißwasser vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,355
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)862

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Weißwasser is $73,200, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $366 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 20.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,840 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,200
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$366
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership20.2%
Owner-Occupied20.2%
Renter-Occupied79.8%
Housing Units8,840

Property Tax

Climate in Weißwasser

Weißwasser has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -3° / 2.8° 48.9
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -2.2° / 4.9° 41.2
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -0.5° / 8.8° 44.8
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3° / 15.4° 31.9
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.2° / 20° 61.0
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.4° 58.1
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.9° / 25.3° 91.2
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.3° 72.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20° 51.2
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.3° 46.3
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 46.6
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.9° 44.7
Weißwasser experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area44.0 sq mi (113.9 km²)
Population Density503/sq mi
Coordinates51.5040°N, 14.6402°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,620 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 13, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 96 km
Jul 8, 2020 6 km N of Rudna, Poland M5.0 112 km
Jan 29, 2019 3 km S of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.9 106 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 101 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 93 km
Feb 20, 2002 6 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.9 100 km
Oct 5, 2003 4 km W of Rudna, Poland M4.8 108 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 96 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 101 km
Aug 13, 2016 5 km SW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 103 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 95 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 94 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 98 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 99 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 99 km
Jul 18, 2000 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 100 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 93 km
Jan 11, 2009 3 km ENE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 102 km
Dec 4, 1998 2 km E of G?ogów, Poland M4.6 104 km
Aug 15, 2007 0 km WSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 99 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 (1°C) 1.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Weißwasser has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Weißwasser

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Berufliches Schulzentrum Weißwasser
Freie Alternativschule Weißwasser
Grundschule 1
Brüder-Grimm-Schule
Landau-Gymnasium
Astrid-Lindgren-Schule
Friedrich-Froboeß-Grundschule
Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule
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Radio Stations near Weißwasser

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Fonlord (CZ) ai art, black metal MP3 128 kbps
MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg 80er, 90er MP3 320 kbps
Radio Landeskrone discofox, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bautzen dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
radio WSW Zittau bautzen, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
LAUSITZWELLE MP3 192 kbps
Ichtys Radio bluegrass, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hochschule Merseburg neoclassical MP3 170 kbps
Radio Lausitz - 90er XXL AAC

Museums in Weißwasser

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Ziegelei
Brandenburg Textile Museum Forst (Lausitz)
Der Laden - Erwin-Strittmatter-Gedenkstätte
Erlichthofsiedlung
Fischereimuseum Guttau
Freilichtmuseum "Zeitsprung" Klinge
Glasmuseum Weißwasser
Handwerk- und Gewerbemuseum Sagar
Handwerksmuseum Sagar
Heimatmuseum Döbern
Heimatmuseum Döbern
Konrad-Wachsmann-Haus
Mühlenmuseum
Museum Niesky
Njepila-Hof u. Sorbische Heimatstube Rohne
Schulmuseum „Korla Awgust Kocor“
Sorbisches Kulturzentrum
Städtische Museumssammlung
Wolfsmuseum
Zejler-Smoler-Haus

Libraries in Weißwasser

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Tuplicach0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Forst (Lausitz)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Niesky0.0

Farmers Markets in Weißwasser

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Polenmarkt

Hotels in Weißwasser

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kristall

Restaurants in Weißwasser

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Am Wasserturm
Athos
Avatar
Broiler-Eck
Habermann's
La Romantica
Lotus Imbiss
Steakhouse'22
Turmcafé
Waldhaus
ZinWa
Zur Friedenseiche

Cafes in Weißwasser

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dreißig
Vida's Konditorei & Café

Zoos in Weißwasser

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierpark Weißwasser

Clinics in Weißwasser

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tagesklinik Weißwasser

Veterinaries in Weißwasser

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Kerstin Korch

Train Stations in Weißwasser

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schwerer Berg
Weißwasser - Ost
Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) / Běła Woda
Weißwasser Museumsbahnhof Anlage Mitte
Weißwasser/O.L. Teichstraße

Bus Stations in Weißwasser

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Weißwasser Busbahnhof

Gas Stations in Weißwasser

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #207509938
DT
Esso

Banks in Weißwasser

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deutsche Bank
Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien
Sparkasse/BAFA
Volksbank Spree Neiße

Shopping Malls in Weißwasser

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Südpassage

Stadiums & Teams in Weißwasser

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Ski Resorts Near Weißwasser

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Weißwasser

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rothenburg/Görlitz AirfieldMedium Airport
Bautzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bogatynia AirstripSmall Airport
Brauna AirfieldSmall Airport
Bronkow AirfieldSmall Airport
Bynovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Chřibská AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottbus-Neuhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobrosułów AirfieldSmall Airport
Drożków Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Eisenhüttenstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Görlitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Gozdnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabowiec AirstripSmall Airport
Kamenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Klix AirfieldSmall Airport
Liberec AirfieldSmall Airport
Lipová Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Lotnisko Sportowe GubinSmall Airport
Marianka AirfieldSmall Airport
Nardt AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Spremberg-Welzow AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Weißwasser

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christus Zentrum
Heilig Kreuz
Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen
Kreuzkirche

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 Weißwasser

What is the population of Weißwasser?

Weißwasser has a population of 22,099 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 503 people per square mile, spread across 44.0 square miles.

Is Weißwasser expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,200 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $366 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Weißwasser?

Weißwasser 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 65°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Weißwasser?

There are 862 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Weißwasser?

The median home value in Weißwasser is $73,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $366. The homeownership rate is 20.2%.

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