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Weather & Climate in Meschede, Germany

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

Meschede experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area86.4 sq mi (223.8 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates51.3502°N, 8.2833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 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
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 128 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 124 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 117 km 10 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 123 km 10 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 122 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 124 km 5 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 129 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 117 km 12 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 126 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1990 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany M3.8 147 km 28 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 105 km 10 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 134 km 24 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 122 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 127 km 10 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 104 km 5 km
Feb 9, 2003 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany M3.7 124 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2001 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany M3.6 134 km 1 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 47 km 10 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 101 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 (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Meschede has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.8").

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