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Altenbeken, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,716 Population 317/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,580 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $366/mo rent
Altenbeken experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates51.7646°N, 8.9420°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 107 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 110 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 131 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 96 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 113 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 95 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 95 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 108 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 102 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 104 km
Mar 22, 2007 2 km SW of Essen, Germany M3.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 104 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 91 km
Feb 27, 2007 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany M3.2 144 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 102 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 89 km
Sep 18, 1998 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany M3.2 87 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 88 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Altenbeken has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.7").

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