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Detmold, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
73,680 Population 1,215/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 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
$30,416 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $460/mo rent
Detmold 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 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²)
Population Density1,215/sq mi
Coordinates51.9386°N, 8.8732°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 93 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 96 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 111 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 82 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 98 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 81 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 90 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 98 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 150 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 94 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 104 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 107 km
Mar 22, 2007 2 km SW of Essen, Germany M3.3 141 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 93 km
Feb 27, 2007 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany M3.2 142 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 91 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 90 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 103 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 89 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Detmold has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.5").

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