Leverkusen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

162,738 Population 4,432/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,846 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$106,200 home value, $531/mo rent

Leverkusen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Area	36.7 sq mi (95.1 km²)
Population Density	4,432/sq mi
Coordinates	51.0303°N, 6.9843°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

510 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	84 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	94 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	64 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	149 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	72 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	149 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	73 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	120 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	42 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	99 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	73 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	64 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	86 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	117 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	60 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	98 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	122 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	109 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	75 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (96 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	2.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.0 in

Leverkusen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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