Eschweiler, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

55,778 Population 1,784/sq mi density

466 ft Elevation 142 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,623 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$90,400 home value, $452/mo rent

Eschweiler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	466 ft (142 m)
Area	31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²)
Population Density	1,784/sq mi
Coordinates	50.8185°N, 6.2718°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

507 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	50 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	50 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	14 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	82 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	48 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	18 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	148 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	98 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	89 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	80 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	7 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	36 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	140 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	57 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	148 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	123 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	29 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	49 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	27 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	36 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (83 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.1 in

Eschweiler has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").

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