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Essen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,185 Population 204/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
49°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
$29,318 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $419/mo rent
Essen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates52.7226°N, 7.9371°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 50 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 50 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 51 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 118 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 54 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 56 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 46 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 66 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 138 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 147 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 137 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 105 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 48 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 147 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 116 km
Mar 5, 2007 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.3 148 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 140 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 117 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 117 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Essen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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