Geilenkirchen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

28,334 Population 745/sq mi density

315 ft Elevation 96 meters

54°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

$27,996 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

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

Geilenkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	315 ft (96 m)
Area	38.0 sq mi (98.4 km²)
Population Density	745/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9675°N, 6.1176°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 10.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

478 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	30 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	9 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	34 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	101 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	65 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	25 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	80 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	107 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	68 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	25 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	26 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	65 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	140 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	24 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	30 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	22 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	17 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	115 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	22 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (103 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	103 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in

Geilenkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.0").

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