Weather & Climate in Bad Essen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Essen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 38.5 sq mi (99.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3167°N, 8.3333°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 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 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.3 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 2000 | 3 km SE of Alpen, Germany | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Bad Essen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.0").