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Weather & Climate in Eschweiler, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eschweiler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°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 city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8185°N, 6.2718°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
507 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 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 14 km | 17 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 98 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 36 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 (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Eschweiler has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").