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Weather & Climate in Nordhausen, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nordhausen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5018°N, 10.7957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany | M3.3 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | Germany | M3.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 1 km NW of Fraureuth, Germany | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany | M3.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany | M2.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany | M2.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 1 km ENE of Gößnitz, Germany | M2.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 1 km SSW of Ronneburg, Germany | M2.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany | M2.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany | M2.6 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany | M2.6 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Nov 21, 2000 | 2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany | M2.6 | 96 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany | M2.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany | M2.5 | 21 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Nordhausen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").