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Weather & Climate in Detmold, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Detmold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9386°N, 8.8732°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2007 | 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1994 | 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany | M3.2 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Detmold has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.5").