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Weather & Climate in Brilon, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brilon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 112.7 sq mi (291.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3946°N, 8.5715°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
313 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 128 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 65 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 (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°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) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Brilon has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").