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Westerkappeln, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,397 Population 360/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,539 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $433/mo rent
Westerkappeln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates52.3167°N, 7.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 16 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 19 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 145 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 129 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 84 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 147 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 10 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 12 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 19 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 134 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 26 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 93 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 130 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 116 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 110 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 126 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 148 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 93 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 110 km
Jun 2, 2003 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Westerkappeln has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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