Münster, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

14,018 Population 1,261/sq mi density

456 ft Elevation 139 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$32,562 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$114,800 home value, $574/mo rent

Münster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	456 ft (139 m)
Area	11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density	1,261/sq mi
Coordinates	49.9228°N, 8.8678°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	128 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	62 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	121 km
Oct 21, 1997	1 km NE of Wangen, Germany	M4.1	143 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	69 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	87 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	61 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	33 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	81 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	114 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	80 km
May 17, 2014	2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany	M3.6	22 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km E of Surbourg, France	M3.5	134 km
May 29, 1996	3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany	M3.5	107 km
May 29, 1990	0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany	M3.5	35 km
Apr 11, 2010	3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	119 km
Apr 3, 1999	0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany	M3.4	116 km
May 9, 1992	3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany	M3.4	109 km
Nov 10, 1998	2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany	M3.4	97 km
Jun 29, 2010	3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany	M3.4	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (147 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	147 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.5 in
February	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in

Münster has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.1").

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