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Westerholt, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Westerholt is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,353. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,353 Population 77/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,692 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,692 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $424/mo rent

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About Westerholt

Westerholt

Westerholt is a municipality in the district of Wittmund, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

People

Population2,353
Density77/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,692

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent$424
Ownership63.7%
Housing Units941

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,353
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates53.5901°, 7.4568°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (767 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$28,692

About Westerholt

Westerholt is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,353. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Westerholt is $28,692, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: Westerholt vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,692
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Westerholt is $84,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $424 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 63.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 941 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,800
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$424
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.7%
Owner-Occupied63.7%
Renter-Occupied36.3%
Housing Units941

Property Tax

Climate in Westerholt

Westerholt has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 910 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.9°C / 37°F 1.2° / 4.6° 84.9
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 1.3° / 4.9° 54.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 3° / 7.5° 55.0
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 6.1° / 11.5° 40.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 9.7° / 14.9° 58.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 12.8° / 17.9° 68.9
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 15.3° / 20.5° 102.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 108.8
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.9° 77.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 9° / 13.4° 88.5
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 5° / 8.7° 81.5
Dec 4°C / 39°F 2.3° / 5.8° 90.1
Westerholt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area30.4 sq mi (78.8 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates53.5901°N, 7.4568°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 143 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 142 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 107 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 66 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 137 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 59 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 54 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 141 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 62 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 107 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 83 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 90 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 83 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 124 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Westerholt has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Westerholt

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
David-Fabricius-Ganztagsschule – Oberschule Westerholt - - - -
Grundschule Westerholt - - - -
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Radio Stations near Westerholt

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) pop, regional radio MP3
Omroep Eemsdelta (NL) contemporary MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calypso (NL) oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker - MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (new) - MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle - MP3

Museums in Westerholt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
alter Rettungsschuppen 2
Altes Zollhaus
August-Gottschalk-Haus
Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte
Dokumentationsstätte Gnadenkirche Tidofeld
Dörpmuseum Münkeboe
Druckereimuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Norden
Fehnmuseum Eiland
Gedenkstätte KZ Engerhafe
Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum
Gulfhof Bengen
Historische Schmiede
Historischer Rettungsschuppen
Historisches Museum
Infohaus Altes Wasserwerk
Inselmuseum
Kurioses Muschelmuseum
Landarbeitermuseum Suurhusen
Leben am Meer
Miraculum MitMachMuseum
Moormuseum Moordorf
Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich
Nationalpark-Haus
Norddeich Radio
Oll Reef Hus
Oma-Freese-Huus
Ostfriesen Bräu
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Schlickmuseum
Seemannshus
Teilrekonstruktion Kloster Ihlow
Vogelwärterhaus
Wald- und Moormuseum Berumerfehn
Wattenhuus
Zwei-Siele-Museum

Libraries in Westerholt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fachstelle der Upstalsboom-Gesellschaft0.0
Landschaftsbibliothek0.0
Selbstlernzentrum0.0
Spöölstuv0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Esens0.0

Farmers Markets in Westerholt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Markthalle
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Borssum
Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel

Gas Stations in Westerholt

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westfalen

Banks in Westerholt

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Stadiums & Teams in Westerholt

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Airports Near Westerholt

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wittmundhafen Air Base-Medium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield-Small Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider Field-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Harlesiel Airfield-Small Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde Airfield-Small Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Westerholt

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westerholt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedenskirche Westerholt

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 Westerholt

What is the population of Westerholt?

Westerholt has a population of 2,353 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 30.4 square miles.

Is Westerholt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,692, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $424 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Westerholt?

Westerholt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Westerholt?

There are 92 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Westerholt?

The median home value in Westerholt is $84,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $424. The homeownership rate is 63.7%.

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