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Lichtenau, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,268 Population 122/sq mi density
994 ft Elevation 303 meters
46°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
$29,580 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,600 home value, $353/mo rent
Lichtenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area92.7 sq mi (240.1 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates51.6171°N, 8.8967°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 115 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 118 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 147 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 103 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 121 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 102 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 88 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 107 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 149 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 145 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 96 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 148 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 116 km
Mar 22, 2007 2 km SW of Essen, Germany M3.3 133 km
Nov 27, 1991 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 147 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 98 km
Sep 7, 1995 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 150 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 93 km
Feb 27, 2007 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany M3.2 141 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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