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Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Wilhelmshaven is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 84,393. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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| Population | 84,393 |
| Population Density | 1,897 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5476°, 8.1040° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5 inches (825 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,584 |
About Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 84,393. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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 32.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Wilhelmshaven vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,584 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 180 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 21 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $86,000 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $430 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 29.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Housing Units | 33,757 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 824 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5476°N, 8.1040°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Wilhelmshaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Wilhelmshaven
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neues Gymnasium Wilhelmshaven | — | — | — | — |
| Katholische Grundschule St. Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Schule an der Deichbrücke | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Stadtmitte | — | — | — | — |
| OBS Paul-Hug-Straße | — | — | — | — |
| Marion-Dönhoff-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Voslapp | — | — | — | — |
| Ganztagsgrundschule Rüstersiel | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Hafenschule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Altengroden | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnasium Cäcilienschule | — | — | — | — |
| Integrierte Gesamtschule IGS | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Rheinstraße | — | — | — | — |
| Berufsbildende Schulen Friedenstraße | — | — | — | — |
| Wiesenhof-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Marion-Dönhoff-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Förderzentrum Wilhelmshaven | — | — | — | — |
| Berufsbildende Schulen I | — | — | — | — |
| Oberschule Mitte | — | — | — | — |
| GPS Bildungszentrum BIZEPS | — | — | — | — |
| BALO | — | — | — | — |
| bfw | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wilhelmshaven
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio WNK | ethno, oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Wilhelmshaven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Jahre Vollzugsgeschichte | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Bunker-Museum Wilhelmshaven | ||||
| Deutsches Marinemuseum | ||||
| Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Feuerwehr - Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Jever | ||||
| Franz Radziwill Haus | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| GröschlerHaus | ||||
| Gruseleum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Inselmuseum "Alter Leuchtturm" | ||||
| Kaskade-Infohaus Wasser | ||||
| Krimimuseum | ||||
| Kulturhaus am Wattenmeer | ||||
| Küstenmuseum | ||||
| Küsteum | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Muschelmuseum | ||||
| Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Wattenmeer | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Schloss Jever | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Jever | ||||
| Spijöök | ||||
| Vareler Windmühle | ||||
| Wattenmeerhaus, UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven |
Libraries in Wilhelmshaven
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek der Jade Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Blickpunkt Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücher-Zelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Horumersiel | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Sande | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Christus König | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Jever | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbücherei Schillig | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wilhelmshaven
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altengroden | |||||
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Börsenplatz | |||||
| Hafen-Basar | |||||
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Landfrauenmarkt Seefelder Mühle | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Voslapp | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Wilhelmshaven
24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wilhelmshaven
78 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wilhelmshaven
26 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wilhelmshaven
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wilhelmshaven
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Wilhelmshaven
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wilhelmshaven
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wilhelmshaven
13 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wilhelmshaven
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wilhelmshaven
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wilhelmshaven
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wilhelmshaven
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wilhelmshaven
20 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wilhelmshaven
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wilhelmshaven
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wilhelmshaven
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vareler Brauhaus und Brennerei | ||||
| Wapeldörper Schoolbeer | ||||
| Wilhelms Hopven |
Stadiums & Teams in Wilhelmshaven
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wilhelmshaven
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | — | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Helgoland-Düne Airport | HGL | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wilhelmshaven
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| Kiosk KW-Brücke | |
| Postfiliale 631 |
Treatment Centers in Wilhelmshaven
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| DRK Villa Kunterbunt Wangerooge | ||
| Friesenhörn-Nordsee-Kliniken | ||
| Median Klinik Wilhelmshaven | ||
| Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersie | ||
| Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel | ||
| Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel | ||
| Mutter Kind Klinik St. Willehad | ||
| Wangerland Reha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wilhelmshaven
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Khair Moschee | |
| Apostel-Johannes-Kirche | |
| Banter Kirche | |
| Christus König | |
| Christus- und Garnisonkirche | |
| Erinnerungsstätte "Seefrieden" | |
| Ev.-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (Baptisten) | |
| Ev.-methodistische Kirche | |
| Evangelisch christliche Baptisten Gemeinde | |
| Friedenskirche | |
| Friedhofs-Kapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Heppenser Kirche (St. Nikolai-Kirche) | |
| Jehovas Zeugen Versammlung Wilhelmshaven-Süd e.V. | |
| Kapelle | |
| Lighthouse Wilhelmshaven | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Neue Kapelle | |
| St. Marien |
Explore Near Wilhelmshaven
Quick Facts
Around Wilhelmshaven
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Wilhelmshaven
48 places within 15 km
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- + 9 more
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- + 2 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Wilhelmshaven
What is the population of Wilhelmshaven?
Wilhelmshaven has a population of 84,393 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,897 people per square mile, spread across 44.5 square miles.
Is Wilhelmshaven expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,584, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $430 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Wilhelmshaven?
Wilhelmshaven 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 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wilhelmshaven?
There are 180 business establishments in the area, including 73 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Wilhelmshaven?
The median home value in Wilhelmshaven is $86,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $430. The homeownership rate is 29.5%.