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Weather & Climate in Bassum, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bassum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 93.5 sq mi (242.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8506°N, 8.7279°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1998 | 6 km W of Welver, Germany | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 6 km NE of Werne, Germany | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2006 | Germany | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2005 | 6 km N of Welver, Germany | M2.9 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany | M2.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2004 | 4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 37 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Bassum has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.6").