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Herne
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Herne is a mid-sized city in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, blending industrial heritage with lively local life. Visitors enjoy green spaces, cultural festivals, and easy access to larger cities in the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
157,896
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.54°, 7.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,179
Local Cost
$1,031
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
72
English
68
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
883 mm
Internet Speed
85 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
15
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
25 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 38 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 77/100.
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