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Weather & Climate in Aachen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aachen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 93.4 sq mi (241.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7766°N, 6.0834°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 13 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 101 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 142 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 87 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Aachen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.4").