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Weather & Climate in Bad Arolsen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Arolsen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 74.1 sq mi (191.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3798°N, 9.0145°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 142 km | 32 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Bad Arolsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").