Recklinghausen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

122,438 Population 3,974/sq mi density

262 ft Elevation 80 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,741 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$88,400 home value, $442/mo rent

Recklinghausen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	262 ft (80 m)
Area	30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density	3,974/sq mi
Coordinates	51.6138°N, 7.1974°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 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	110 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	111 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	127 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	83 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	135 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	83 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	126 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	109 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	81 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	133 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	48 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	127 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	116 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	149 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	109 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	81 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	110 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	128 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	126 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (162 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	162 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in	Wettest

Recklinghausen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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