Münster, Germany

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

270,184 Population 2,133/sq mi density

210 ft Elevation 64 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,489 median income, unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

Münster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.3°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	210 ft (64 m)
Area	126.7 sq mi (328.1 km²)
Population Density	2,133/sq mi
Coordinates	51.9624°N, 7.6257°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 20, 2013.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	39 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	40 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	114 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	90 km
Jul 15, 2005	1 km W of Dünsen, Germany	M4.0	127 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	33 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	96 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	31 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	45 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	146 km
Oct 3, 2001	2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany	M3.6	142 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	22 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	52 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	90 km
Jan 24, 2001	3 km N of Rath, Germany	M3.5	118 km
Feb 16, 2007	3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany	M3.5	72 km
Aug 6, 2003	3 km SW of Wesel, Germany	M3.5	80 km
May 7, 1996	4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany	M3.4	92 km
Jun 2, 2003	3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.4	95 km
Nov 24, 1990	3 km E of Dortmund, Germany	M3.4	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in	Wettest

Münster has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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