Altenbüren, Germany

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0

A Great

1,321 Population 25/sq mi density

1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,082 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$78,400 home value, $392/mo rent

Altenbüren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,522 ft (464 m)
Area	54.0 sq mi (139.8 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	51.3863°N, 8.5058°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 11.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

322 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	118 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	141 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	129 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	139 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	120 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	134 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	138 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	137 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	125 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	132 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	136 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	108 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	106 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	135 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	142 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	125 km
Oct 3, 2001	2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany	M3.6	150 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	61 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	136 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (178 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	3.1 in
March	38°F (3°C)	3.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.0 in
December	34°F (1°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Altenbüren has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").

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