Pirmasens
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Pirmasens is a charming city in southwestern Germany, known for its shoe manufacturing heritage and proximity to the scenic Palatinate Forest. With a mix of historic architecture, green parks, and lively cultural events, it offers visitors a laid-back atmosphere away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
40,941
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.20°, 7.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,858
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-17.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
749 mm
Internet Speed
323 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
1
Cafes
14
Nightlife
6
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZQW
Distance
15 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 13 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 75/100.