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Weather & Climate in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelsenkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°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 157 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 48.1 sq mi (124.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5051°N, 7.0965°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
451 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 | 98 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 77 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 128 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 (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Gelsenkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").