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Weather & Climate in Bielefeld, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bielefeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°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 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 109.3 sq mi (283.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0333°N, 8.5333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
243 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.3 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 3 km NNW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M3.3 | 149 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Bielefeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").