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Monschau, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,945 Population 271/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,623 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $436/mo rent
Monschau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates50.5546°N, 6.2400°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.2"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

768 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 73 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 38 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 67 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 139 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 73 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 140 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 48 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 26 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 81 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 126 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 140 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 110 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 141 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 51 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 124 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 131 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 23 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 37 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 139 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 61 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
February 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Monschau has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.9").

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