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Weather & Climate in Lichtenau, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lichtenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6171°N, 8.8967°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 3 km N of Rath, Germany | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2007 | 2 km SW of Essen, Germany | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2007 | 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.6").