Hildesheim, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

103,052 Population 2,742/sq mi density

305 ft Elevation 93 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,753 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

Hildesheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Area	37.6 sq mi (97.3 km²)
Population Density	2,742/sq mi
Coordinates	52.1508°N, 9.9511°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 24.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005	1 km W of Dünsen, Germany	M4.0	125 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	148 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	148 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	111 km
Jun 28, 1996	4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany	M3.0	128 km
Mar 30, 1995	3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany	M3.0	50 km
Feb 1, 2005	6 km N of Welver, Germany	M2.9	147 km
Feb 6, 1991	4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany	M2.9	48 km
May 17, 2004	4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany	M2.8	150 km
Apr 3, 2008	3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany	M2.8	118 km
Apr 26, 1991	7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany	M2.7	82 km
Sep 17, 1998	2 km WSW of Ostbevern, Germany	M2.6	147 km
Feb 5, 1998	4 km SW of Möhnesee, Germany	M2.6	148 km
May 24, 2002	4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany	M2.6	103 km
May 31, 1999	6 km WSW of Ennigerloh, Germany	M2.5	142 km
Jan 10, 2001	3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany	M2.5	82 km
Feb 11, 2008	1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany	M2.5	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Hildesheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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