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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. The area gets 276 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").