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Weather & Climate in Altenbüren, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altenbüren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 54.0 sq mi (139.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3863°N, 8.5058°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
322 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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 132 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Altenbüren has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").