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Weather & Climate in Hörstel, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hörstel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2976°N, 7.5838°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
276 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 3 km W of Kempen, Germany | M3.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Hörstel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").