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Weather & Climate in Brakel, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brakel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7175°N, 9.1860°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany | M3.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1998 | 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany | M3.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1994 | 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 103 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Brakel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.2").