Soest, Germany

Full City Profile

48,037 Population 1,213/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Soest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area39.6 sq mi (102.5 km²)
Population Density1,213/sq mi
Coordinates51.5756°N, 8.1062°E
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 8, 2011.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 87 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 144 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 148 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 89 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 133 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 139 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 144 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 110 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 139 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 78 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 94 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 76 km
Feb 9, 2003 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany M3.7 142 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 114 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 74 km
Oct 3, 2001 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany M3.6 135 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 33 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 105 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 105 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Soest has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.8").

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