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Weather & Climate in Lüdenscheid, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lüdenscheid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 38.5 sq mi (99.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2198°N, 7.6273°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
481 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 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 113 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 127 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 | 34°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) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Lüdenscheid has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").