Herford, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

64,879 Population 1,534/sq mi density

226 ft Elevation 69 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

$31,161 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$87,400 home value, $437/mo rent

Herford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	42.3 sq mi (109.5 km²)
Population Density	1,534/sq mi
Coordinates	52.1146°N, 8.6734°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	73 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	76 km
Jul 15, 2005	1 km W of Dünsen, Germany	M4.0	90 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	62 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	62 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	78 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	73 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	99 km
Feb 16, 2007	3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany	M3.5	144 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km SW of Recke, Germany	M3.4	73 km
Oct 18, 2003	4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany	M3.4	143 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	104 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany	M3.3	106 km
Mar 5, 2007	1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany	M3.3	145 km
Sep 7, 1995	2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany	M3.3	146 km
Mar 22, 2007	2 km SW of Essen, Germany	M3.3	138 km
Nov 27, 1991	2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany	M3.3	145 km
Aug 18, 1998	2 km N of Werne, Germany	M3.2	86 km
Jan 4, 2000	4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.2	103 km
Jun 27, 1992	2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany	M3.2	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.3 in	Wettest

Herford has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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