Grevenmacher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grevenmacher
Gréiwemaacher (Luxembourgish)
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Map of Luxembourg with Grevenmacher highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Grevenmacher | |
| Area rank | ? of 100 | |
| Highest elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) | |
| • Rank | 96th of 100 | |
| Lowest elevation | 133 m (436 ft) | |
| • Rank | 2nd of 100 | |
| Population
(1 January 2019)
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| • Total | 4,904 | |
| • Rank | 31st of 100 | |
| • Density rank | 80th of 100 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0001104 | |
| Website | grevenmacher.lu | |
Grevenmacher (pronounced "GREE-ven-mah-ker") is a lovely town in eastern Luxembourg. It's very close to the border with Germany. The town is located right next to the Moselle river. This area is famous for growing grapes and making wine.
Grevenmacher is also the name of a larger region, called a canton. As of 2023, about 5,092 people live in the Grevenmacher area. It's a great place to visit and learn about Luxembourg's history and culture.
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Exploring Grevenmacher's Climate
Grevenmacher has a mild climate, which means it doesn't get too hot or too cold. It's known as an oceanic climate. This type of climate usually has cool summers and mild winters.
Temperatures and Rainfall
The average temperature throughout the year is around 10.6 degrees Celsius (51 degrees Fahrenheit). July is usually the warmest month, while January is the coldest.
Grevenmacher gets a fair amount of rain each year. December is typically the wettest month, and April is the driest. The weather is generally pleasant for exploring the town and its surroundings.
| Climate data for Grevenmacher, 1991-2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.3 (57.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
22.9 (73.2) |
29.1 (84.4) |
32.8 (91.0) |
36.4 (97.5) |
40.3 (104.5) |
39.2 (102.6) |
34.2 (93.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
40.3 (104.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
6.6 (43.9) |
11.5 (52.7) |
16.1 (61.0) |
20.3 (68.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
24.4 (75.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
15.0 (59.0) |
9.1 (48.4) |
5.6 (42.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 3.1 (37.6) |
3.7 (38.7) |
6.8 (44.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
14.0 (57.2) |
17.1 (62.8) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
10.5 (50.9) |
6.6 (43.9) |
3.8 (38.8) |
10.6 (51.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −0.4 (31.3) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
1.8 (35.2) |
4.2 (39.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
11.3 (52.3) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.7 (54.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
3.2 (37.8) |
0.7 (33.3) |
5.9 (42.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −15.6 (3.9) |
−16.4 (2.5) |
−14.7 (5.5) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
0.2 (32.4) |
5.9 (42.6) |
4.0 (39.2) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
−11.7 (10.9) |
−17.4 (0.7) |
−17.4 (0.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 67.3 (2.65) |
56.3 (2.22) |
49.1 (1.93) |
45.2 (1.78) |
63.6 (2.50) |
65.0 (2.56) |
65.6 (2.58) |
61.0 (2.40) |
58.0 (2.28) |
67.7 (2.67) |
65.9 (2.59) |
85.0 (3.35) |
749.6 (29.51) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.6 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 8.1 | 10.1 | 11.4 | 13.4 | 120.1 |
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How Grevenmacher's Population Has Grown
The number of people living in Grevenmacher has changed a lot over the years. This chart shows how the population has grown since the 1800s. You can see that more and more people have chosen to live in this charming town.
Grevenmacher's Sister City
Grevenmacher has a special friendship with another town called Aubière in France. These towns are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they work together to share culture, ideas, and friendship. It's like having a pen pal, but for a whole town!
Aubière, France
Famous People from Grevenmacher
Many interesting people have come from Grevenmacher. Here are a few:
- Frantz Seimetz (1858–1934)
- He was a talented artist who painted portraits and landscapes. He was known for his Impressionist style.
- Joseph Lortz (1887–1975)
- Joseph was a historian who studied the history of the Roman Catholic Church. He also worked to bring different Christian groups closer together.
- Anne-Marie Thekes (1907–1959)
- Anne-Marie was a bookseller. She was married to the painter Theodore Wildanger.
- Rob Krier (born 1938)
- Rob is a famous sculptor, architect, and urban designer. He helps design buildings and city spaces.
- Octavie Modert (born 1966)
- Octavie is a politician from Luxembourg. She has held important roles in the government.
- Monica Semedo (born 1984)
- Monica used to be a TV presenter. Now, she is a politician and has been a member of the European Parliament since 2019.
