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Weather & Climate in Bestwig, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bestwig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3608°N, 8.4008°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
344 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 150 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 142 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Bestwig has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.9").