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Wirdum, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Wirdum is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,096 Population 51/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,434 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,434 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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About Wirdum

Wirdum

Wirdum is a municipality in the district of Aurich, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

People

Population1,096
Density51/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,434

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Ownership76.5%
Housing Units438

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,096
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates53.4767°, 7.2059°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$28,434

About Wirdum

Wirdum is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Wirdum is $28,434, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Wirdum vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,434
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wirdum is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 76.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 438 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,600
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.5%
Owner-Occupied76.5%
Renter-Occupied23.5%
Housing Units438

Property Tax

Climate in Wirdum

Wirdum has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.1° / 4.9° 74.9
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 53.1
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8.9° 51.0
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 4.1° / 13.7° 36.7
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17.1° 52.5
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20° 65.2
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 84.0
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 105.8
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.8° 70.7
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.2° 78.6
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.9° 73.9
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.1° / 5.6° 85.8
Wirdum 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 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 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 Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.3 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates53.4767°N, 7.2059°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 M4.7 133 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 132 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 112 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 46 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 142 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 127 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 144 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 149 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 39 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 34 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 131 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 42 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 87 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 84 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 64 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 63 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 134 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Wirdum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Wirdum

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Wirdum - - - -
Grundschule Greetsiel - - - -
Grundschule Jennelt - - - -
Grundschule Leybuchtpolder - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wirdum

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 Wirdum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Seilerei
Altes Zollhaus
Austellungen
Automuseum Nordsee
bade~museum norderney
Buddelschiff-Museum
Bunkermuseum
Bünting Tee Museum
Dat Otto Huus
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger
Dokumentationsstätte Gnadenkirche Tidofeld
Dörpmuseum Münkeboe
Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte
Eisenbahnmuseum Norden
Fischerhaus-Museum
Gedenkstätte KZ Engerhafe
Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum
Gemaal De Hoogte
Gezeitensäule
Gulfhof Bengen
Haus Samson
Inselmuseum Juist
Kinderwagenmuseum
Landarbeitermuseum Suurhusen
Maritimes Museum
Moormuseum Moordorf
Museumgemaal Cremer
Museums-Feuerschiff Amrumbank
Museumskreuzer Otto Schülke
Nationalpark-Haus
Nationalpark-Haus
Nationalpark-Haus
Nationalparkhaus
Norddeich Radio
Oma-Freese-Huus
Ostfriesisches LandwirtschaftsMuseum Campen
Ostfriesisches Teemuseum
Ostfrisiesches Krimimuseum
Rettungsschuppen Norddeich
Schlickmuseum
Visserijmuseum Termunterzijl
Walbehausung
Wald- und Moormuseum Berumerfehn
Waloseum
Ziegeleimuseum

Libraries in Wirdum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gemeindebücherei Oldersum0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Wirdum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drostenplatz - Wochenmarkt Do.
Marktplatz Norden
Torfmarkt Norden
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Borssum
Wochenmarkt Norddeich

Hotels in Wirdum

17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bootshaus - Hotel & Restaurant
Der Romantik Hof
Die Krabbe von Greetsiel
Greetsieler Börse
Hohes Haus
Hotel Achterum
Hotel Friesenhuus
Hotel Garni Greetsieler Grachtenhaus
Hotel Leegerpark
Hotel Witthus
Landhaus Großes Meer - Hotel Restaurant
Landhaus Steinfeld
Schatthaus, Hotel Garni
Vitalis Greetsiel
Zum alten Siel
Zum Goldenen Anker
Zum Großen Krug

Restaurants in Wirdum

32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Porto Pizzeria
Alte Brauerei
Amore Mio
Anleger
Apollon
Bootshaus - Hotel & Restaurant
Captain's Dinner
Carlino
De Haven Steak & Fisch
FestLand
Fischerhus
Fischers Fründ
Fischrestaurant de Beer
Gezeiten
Greetje
Hofcafé und Ferienhof Akkens
Hohes Haus
Koppke Bistro
Landhaus Großes Meer - Hotel Restaurant
Landhaus Steinfeld
Manslagter Bauernstuben
Meerwarthaus Ubben
Moin Moin
Pizzeria La Dolce Vita
Pizzeria Phantasia
Schatthaus, Hotel Garni
Seestern Biergarten
Vitalis Greetsiel
Witthus
Zorbas
Zum alten Siel
Zum Großen Krug

Cafes in Wirdum

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1820 Café Bistro
Café LILI
Cafe Seestern
Dat Huuske
Eiscafe am Hafen
Friesenherz
Grandcafé Greetsiel
Grüne Mühle
Hafengalerie
Historische Rettungsstation Greetsiel
Kiosk am Campingplatz, Großes Meer
Landhaus Uttum
Poppingas Alte Bäckerei (Geschlossen)
Schoof's Mühlencafé

Theatres in Wirdum

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sehr kleines Haus

Monuments in Wirdum

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zu Ehren der ersten Siedler

Dentists in Wirdum

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stöhr

Train Stations in Wirdum

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abelitz

Gas Stations in Wirdum

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freie Tankstelle Poppinga
Lanfer Energie

Banks in Wirdum

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ostfriesische Volksbank Geschäftsstelle Greetsiel
Sparkasse Aurich-Norden Filiale Greetsiel

Stadiums & Teams in Wirdum

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Airports Near Wirdum

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Wittmundhafen Air Base-Medium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider Field-Small Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Harlesiel Airfield-Small Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small 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
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wirdum

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Becker Klinik Norddeich (Haus 1)
Dr. Becker Klinik Norddeich (Haus 2)
Fachklinik Thomas Morus
Klinik Norderney
Mutter-Kind-Klinik "Huus achtern Diek"
Seeklinik Norderney

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wirdum

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Canhuser Kirche
Eilsumer Kirche
Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde Leybucht
Greetsieler Kirche
Grimersumer Kirche
Kirche Jennelt
Kirche Visquard
Manslagter Kirche
Pilsumer Kreuzkirche
Uttumer Kirche
Wirdumer 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 Wirdum

What is the population of Wirdum?

Wirdum has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles.

Is Wirdum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,434, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wirdum?

Wirdum 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 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wirdum?

There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wirdum?

The median home value in Wirdum is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388. The homeownership rate is 76.5%.

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