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Weather & Climate in Erkelenz, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erkelenz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 56.5 sq mi (146.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0795°N, 6.3153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
479 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 37 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 26 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 46 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 (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 108 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Erkelenz has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").