Büren, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

22,263 Population 288/sq mi density

797 ft Elevation 243 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°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

$70,800 home value, $354/mo rent

Büren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	797 ft (243 m)
Area	77.2 sq mi (199.9 km²)
Population Density	288/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5511°N, 8.5596°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 5.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 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	105 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	148 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	107 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	141 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	144 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	94 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	92 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	145 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	111 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	94 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	64 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	136 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	122 km
Feb 16, 2007	3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany	M3.5	126 km
Aug 6, 2003	3 km SW of Wesel, Germany	M3.5	136 km
Mar 11, 2008	3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany	M3.4	143 km
Aug 29, 2001	6 km SSW of Moers, Germany	M3.4	137 km
Jun 2, 2003	3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.4	144 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km SW of Recke, Germany	M3.4	106 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	72 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (195 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	195 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	3.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in	Wettest

Büren has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.5").

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