Igel, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

2,003 Population 73/sq mi density

509 ft Elevation 155 meters

52°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

$30,924 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

Igel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Area	27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²)
Population Density	73/sq mi
Coordinates	49.7103°N, 6.5550°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 12.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	135 km
Feb 23, 2008	3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.5	44 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	91 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	129 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	108 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	121 km
Jun 21, 2001	Germany	M4.2	67 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	98 km
Jan 3, 2008	2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M4.1	44 km
Jun 26, 2021	2 km SE of Hœrdt, France	M4.1	146 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	119 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	27 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	144 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	48 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	117 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	38 km
Jan 5, 1998	1 km WSW of Morsbach, France	M3.9	65 km
Jul 20, 2005	3 km S of Lebach, Germany	M3.9	45 km
Feb 13, 2005	4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany	M3.9	45 km
Jan 26, 2008	2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany	M3.9	43 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (55 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	2.8 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.3 in	Wettest

Igel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.2").

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