Witzenhausen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

16,055 Population 229/sq mi density

495 ft Elevation 151 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,646 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$77,000 home value, $385/mo rent

Witzenhausen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	495 ft (151 m)
Area	70.2 sq mi (181.7 km²)
Population Density	229/sq mi
Coordinates	51.3410°N, 9.8554°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 23.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	127 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	122 km
Nov 10, 1997	2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany	M3.3	127 km
Sep 18, 1998	0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany	M3.2	145 km
Jul 22, 1998	6 km W of Welver, Germany	M3.1	140 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	105 km
Sep 23, 1999	3 km N of Wickede, Germany	M3.1	139 km
May 4, 1991	1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany	M3.0	146 km
Jul 17, 1998	3 km WNW of Fröndenberg, Germany	M3.0	149 km
Jun 28, 1996	4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany	M3.0	126 km
Mar 30, 1995	3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany	M3.0	51 km
Dec 11, 1998	3 km W of Aidhausen, Germany	M3.0	137 km
Feb 1, 2005	6 km N of Welver, Germany	M2.9	137 km
Feb 6, 1991	4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany	M2.9	49 km
Feb 25, 2005	4 km NE of Unna, Germany	M2.9	149 km
May 17, 2004	4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany	M2.8	148 km
Jan 27, 2005	4 km SE of Bönen, Germany	M2.8	144 km
May 24, 2004	5 km E of Unna, Germany	M2.7	146 km
Apr 26, 1991	7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany	M2.7	57 km
Jan 25, 2005	5 km SSW of Ahlen, Germany	M2.6	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	2.3 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.5 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.7 in

Witzenhausen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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