Kamen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

45,927 Population 2,233/sq mi density

213 ft Elevation 65 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,837 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$87,000 home value, $435/mo rent

Kamen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	213 ft (65 m)
Area	20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density	2,233/sq mi
Coordinates	51.5923°N, 7.6638°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.43"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 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	138 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	134 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	80 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	135 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	117 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	81 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	147 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	132 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	114 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	79 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	136 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	140 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	150 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	73 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	136 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	137 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	135 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	136 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	71 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	86 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	168 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.7 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in

Kamen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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