Weather & Climate in Kolding, Denmark

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

Kolding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area180.4 sq mi (467.3 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates55.4904°N, 9.4722°E
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 121 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 130 km 0 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 145 km 0 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 128 km 0 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 138 km 0 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 105 km 14 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 98 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Kolding has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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