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Weather & Climate in Altenbeken, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altenbeken experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7646°N, 8.9420°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
165 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2007 | 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany | M3.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1994 | 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany | M3.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Altenbeken has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.7").