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Bielefeld, Germany

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
331,906 Population 3,038/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,227 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $538/mo rent
Bielefeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area109.3 sq mi (283.0 km²)
Population Density3,038/sq mi
Coordinates52.0333°N, 8.5333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 24, 2009.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 68 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 71 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 150 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 100 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 56 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 56 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 73 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 148 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 65 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 86 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 131 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 140 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 68 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 90 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 131 km
Mar 5, 2007 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.3 133 km
Sep 7, 1995 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 134 km
Mar 22, 2007 2 km SW of Essen, Germany M3.3 125 km
Nov 27, 1991 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 133 km
May 13, 2008 3 km NNW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Bielefeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").

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