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Weather & Climate in Möhnesee, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Möhnesee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 48.4 sq mi (125.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5000°N, 8.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
337 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 147 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany | M3.6 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 142 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 (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Möhnesee has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.8").