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Weather & Climate in Ahlen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ahlen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 51.4 sq mi (133.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7634°N, 7.8887°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
291 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2003 | 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in |
Ahlen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.5").