Göttingen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

122,149 Population 2,705/sq mi density

502 ft Elevation 153 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,268 median income, unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$126,800 home value, $634/mo rent

Göttingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	502 ft (153 m)
Area	45.2 sq mi (116.9 km²)
Population Density	2,705/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5344°N, 9.9323°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 23.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	123 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	142 km
Nov 10, 1997	2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany	M3.3	147 km
Sep 18, 1998	0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany	M3.2	149 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	96 km
Sep 23, 1999	3 km N of Wickede, Germany	M3.1	143 km
Jul 22, 1998	6 km W of Welver, Germany	M3.1	142 km
Mar 30, 1995	3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany	M3.0	30 km
Jun 28, 1996	4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany	M3.0	124 km
Feb 6, 1991	4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany	M2.9	32 km
Feb 1, 2005	6 km N of Welver, Germany	M2.9	137 km
Jan 27, 2005	4 km SE of Bönen, Germany	M2.8	147 km
May 17, 2004	4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany	M2.8	147 km
May 24, 2004	5 km E of Unna, Germany	M2.7	150 km
Apr 26, 1991	7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany	M2.7	54 km
Feb 5, 1998	4 km SW of Möhnesee, Germany	M2.6	127 km
Jan 25, 2005	5 km SSW of Ahlen, Germany	M2.6	145 km
May 24, 2002	4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany	M2.6	58 km
Feb 5, 2006	2 km WNW of Hamm, Germany	M2.6	149 km
Jan 7, 1995	3 km N of Hamm, Germany	M2.6	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	2.4 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Göttingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.8").

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