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Weather & Climate in Herning, Denmark
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Herning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 698.3 sq mi (1,808.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1362°N, 8.9766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 43 km W of Harboøre, Denmark | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M3.0 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M2.8 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Feb 1, 2005 | 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark | M2.7 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Mar 16, 2005 | 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark | M2.6 | 134 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Herning has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.7").