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Weather & Climate in Cuxhaven, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuxhaven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 76.6 sq mi (198.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8683°N, 8.6990°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 141 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Cuxhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").