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Weather & Climate in Mechernich, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mechernich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5930°N, 6.6522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
816 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 | 86 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 51 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 129 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Feb 13, 2005 | 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 137 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 49 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Mechernich has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.3").