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Weather & Climate in Geilenkirchen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geilenkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 38.0 sq mi (98.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9675°N, 6.1176°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
478 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 | 30 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 9 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 80 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 80 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 (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Geilenkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.0").