Schwerte, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

50,399 Population 2,209/sq mi density

407 ft Elevation 124 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$28,837 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$87,800 home value, $439/mo rent

Schwerte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	407 ft (124 m)
Area	22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²)
Population Density	2,209/sq mi
Coordinates	51.4439°N, 7.5675°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

446 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	127 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	119 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	142 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	96 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	118 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	132 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	140 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	97 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	99 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	110 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	115 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	73 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	120 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	142 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	139 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	124 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	142 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	126 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	136 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (150 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	150 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
September	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Schwerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.4").

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