Lemgo
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Lemgo is a picturesque town in North Rhine-Westphalia, renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town and lively mix of history, culture, and green spaces. With a friendly, small-town atmosphere, it offers fascinating architecture, local markets, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
40,531
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.03°, 8.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,935
Local Cost
$1,078
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
794 mm
Internet Speed
144 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
11
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFE
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 50 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 85/100.