Kreuztal, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

31,772 Population 908/sq mi density

1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$30,947 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$89,600 home value, $448/mo rent

Kreuztal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,102 ft (336 m)
Area	35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²)
Population Density	908/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9678°N, 7.9885°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 12.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.61"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

458 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	132 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	82 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	84 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	81 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	139 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	75 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	120 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	85 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	125 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	84 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	71 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	146 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	148 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	143 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	99 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	101 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	77 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	141 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	148 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (120 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	120 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.1 in
March	39°F (4°C)	3.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
October	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	4.6 in	Wettest

Kreuztal has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.7").

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