Mechernich, Germany

Full City Profile

27,537 Population 450/sq mi density
988 ft Elevation 301 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Mechernich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area61.2 sq mi (158.5 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates50.5930°N, 6.6522°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

816 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 86 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 51 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 86 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 137 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 47 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 19 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 47 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 113 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 129 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 54 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 104 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 138 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 34 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 71 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 105 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 146 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 124 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 137 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 136 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 49 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
February 35°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Mechernich has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").

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