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Weather & Climate in Køge, Denmark
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Køge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 98.6 sq mi (255.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4580°N, 12.1821°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 6, 2012 | 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M3.0 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark | M3.0 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M2.8 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Denmark | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2005 | 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark | M2.7 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark | M2.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2005 | 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark | M2.6 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2003 | 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark | M2.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 2 km W of Køge, Denmark | M2.5 | 3 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Køge has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.2").