Bestwig, Germany

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0

A Great

11,764 Population 395/sq mi density

974 ft Elevation 297 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

$71,400 home value, $357/mo rent

Bestwig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	974 ft (297 m)
Area	29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²)
Population Density	395/sq mi
Coordinates	51.3608°N, 8.4008°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 11.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 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	117 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	134 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	119 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	125 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	131 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	128 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	132 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	132 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	128 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	120 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	150 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	134 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	107 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	105 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	135 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	124 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	129 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	55 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	125 km
Oct 3, 2001	2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany	M3.6	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	172 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°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)	2.9 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.8 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	35°F (2°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Bestwig has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.9").

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