Dorsten, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

79,981 Population 1,198/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 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

$87,800 home value, $439/mo rent

Dorsten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	66.8 sq mi (172.9 km²)
Population Density	1,198/sq mi
Coordinates	51.6617°N, 6.9651°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 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	99 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	116 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	105 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	86 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	141 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	85 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	112 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	120 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	141 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	65 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	34 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	112 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	119 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	121 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	119 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	86 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	101 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	98 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	95 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	89 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (166 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	166 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	62°F (16°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in

Dorsten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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