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Weather & Climate in Balve, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balve experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3315°N, 7.8642°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
438 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 132 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 133 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 140 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Balve has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").