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Weather & Climate in Helgoland, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Helgoland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1814°N, 7.8863°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 120 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Helgoland has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").