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Weather & Climate in Münster, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Münster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9228°N, 8.8678°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany | M3.9 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Nov 29, 1997 | 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany | M3.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany | M3.8 | 33 km | 24 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany | M3.8 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2003 | 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany | M3.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1 km E of Surbourg, France | M3.5 | 134 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 3 km SW of Kirchberg, Germany | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany | M3.5 | 35 km | 32 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany | M3.4 | 116 km | 13 km |
| May 9, 1992 | 3 km N of Rhaunen, Germany | M3.4 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany | M3.4 | 42 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 (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Münster has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.1").