Herten, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

65,306 Population 3,547/sq mi density

223 ft Elevation 68 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,741 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$86,400 home value, $432/mo rent

Herten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°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

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Area	18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
Population Density	3,547/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5964°N, 7.1439°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 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	106 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	107 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	123 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	87 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	133 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	86 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	122 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	106 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	78 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	132 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	44 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	123 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	112 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	148 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	105 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	84 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	106 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	124 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	122 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (160 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	160 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	62°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	65°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in
September	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Herten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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