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Weather & Climate in Herscheid, Germany

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Herscheid 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 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates51.1790°N, 7.7436°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

477 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 136 km 21 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 148 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 119 km 17 km
May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 126 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 93 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 127 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 83 km 10 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 108 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 129 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 132 km 6 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 89 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 93 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 115 km 10 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 110 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 142 km 10 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 111 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 94 km 12 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 135 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 136 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 129 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 (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Herscheid has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").

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