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Weather & Climate in Menden, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Menden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4434°N, 7.7783°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
430 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 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 132 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 124 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 137 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 (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Menden has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.5").