Möhnesee
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Möhnesee is a tranquil lakeside municipality in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, renowned for its stunning natural surroundings and the impressive Möhne Dam. The area is popular for outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and water sports, making it a relaxing destination year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
12,106
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.50°, 8.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,823
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
68
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
844 mm
Internet Speed
93 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
46
Walk Score
46
Footways
92.0
Airport
PAD
Distance
36 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.