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Weather & Climate in Essen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Essen 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 279 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 31.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7226°N, 7.9371°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 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.3 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Essen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").