Plettenberg, Germany

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0

A Great

28,206 Population 736/sq mi density

755 ft Elevation 230 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$31,914 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$75,600 home value, $378/mo rent

Plettenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	755 ft (230 m)
Area	38.3 sq mi (99.3 km²)
Population Density	736/sq mi
Coordinates	51.2095°N, 7.8726°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 12.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

455 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	145 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	129 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	123 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	100 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	125 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	138 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	92 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	109 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	138 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	95 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	100 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	113 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	125 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	112 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	97 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	145 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	144 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	138 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	147 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (136 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	136 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in
March	39°F (4°C)	3.9 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
July	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
November	40°F (4°C)	4.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	4.8 in	Wettest

Plettenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").

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