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Altena, Germany
Full City Profile
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
20,862
Population
989/sq mi density
548 ft
Elevation
167 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,914 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent
Altena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2947°N, 7.6734°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Altena has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").