Castrop-Rauxel, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

77,924 Population 2,937/sq mi density

272 ft Elevation 83 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,741 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$89,600 home value, $448/mo rent

Castrop-Rauxel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	272 ft (83 m)
Area	26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²)
Population Density	2,937/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5566°N, 7.3116°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

432 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992	1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium	M5.4	114 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	112 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	131 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	87 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	128 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	104 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	87 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	126 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	90 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	126 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	55 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	130 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	116 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	140 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	113 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	83 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	113 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	130 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	128 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (158 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	158 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	3.1 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in	Wettest

Castrop-Rauxel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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