Winterberg, Germany

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0

A Great

14,601 Population 260/sq mi density

2,228 ft Elevation 679 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,082 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$84,200 home value, $421/mo rent

Winterberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,228 ft (679 m)
Area	56.2 sq mi (145.6 km²)
Population Density	260/sq mi
Coordinates	51.1925°N, 8.5347°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 18.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

346 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	138 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	126 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	109 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	129 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	140 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	119 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	145 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	117 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	107 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	112 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	128 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	136 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	115 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	126 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	145 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	119 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	147 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	125 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	71 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (164 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	164 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	3.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	4.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
July	58°F (15°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	4.7 in
December	32°F (0°C)	5.4 in	Wettest

Winterberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 30°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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