Erkelenz
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Erkelenz is a charming town in North Rhine-Westphalia, blending medieval architecture with a lively contemporary vibe. It offers a welcoming atmosphere, historical sights, and easy access to the Rhineland countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
44,572
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.08°, 6.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,109
Local Cost
$1,108
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
61
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGL
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.