Krefeld, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

237,984 Population 4,484/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 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

$28,824 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$100,600 home value, $503/mo rent

Krefeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	53.1 sq mi (137.5 km²)
Population Density	4,484/sq mi
Coordinates	51.3365°N, 6.5538°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

466 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	56 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	73 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	59 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	132 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	114 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	131 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	75 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	80 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	117 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	53 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	21 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	73 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	68 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	143 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	115 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	73 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	55 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	55 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	75 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	131 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	2.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Driest
May	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	2.5 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.9 in

Krefeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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